--- title: "The Mothers' Union - Gloucester Diocese — check charity number 249912 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Mothers' Union - Gloucester Diocese a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 249912. Education/training charity based in Gloucester. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-mothers-union-gloucester-diocese retrieved: 2026-08-27T01:36:06.686Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Mothers' Union - Gloucester Diocese is a registered charity (number 249912) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; overseas aid/famine relief; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £64,188 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about The Mothers' Union - Gloucester Diocese? Registered charity number 249912 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Gloucester Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £64,188 Website [www.mugloucester.org.uk](http://www.mugloucester.org.uk/) ## What does The Mothers' Union - Gloucester Diocese do? Help is given by members to the Prison Play Area at Leyhill Prison; to the Mother and Baby Unit at Eastwood Park Prison; to Parenting Courses and to a Child Contact Centre at Cheltenham and at Gloucester. Some branches run mother and toddler groups in their parishes and some assist with marriage preparation courses and run lunch clubs for the elderly. ## What causes is The Mothers' Union - Gloucester Diocese registered for? Education/trainingOverseas Aid/famine ReliefReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Mothers' Union - Gloucester Diocese yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Mothers' Union - Gloucester Diocese is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-mothers-union-gloucester-diocese&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.mugloucester.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Mothers' Union - Gloucester Diocese a legitimate charity? Yes. The Mothers' Union - Gloucester Diocese is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 249912) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is The Mothers' Union - Gloucester Diocese's charity number? The Mothers' Union - Gloucester Diocese's charity number is 249912. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 249912? Search 249912 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does The Mothers' Union - Gloucester Diocese do? Help is given by members to the Prison Play Area at Leyhill Prison; to the Mother and Baby Unit at Eastwood Park Prison; to Parenting Courses and to a Child Contact Centre at Cheltenham and at Gloucester. Some branches run mother and toddler groups in their parishes and some assist with marriage preparation courses and run lunch clubs for the elderly. Does The Mothers' Union - Gloucester Diocese have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Mothers' Union - Gloucester Diocese. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to The Mothers' Union - Gloucester Diocese? The Mothers' Union - Gloucester Diocese's website is http://www.mugloucester.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/249912).