Hereford Mothers’ Union — Community Support for Families in Herefordshire
Hereford Mothers’ Union offers local family support across Herefordshire: volunteering, befriending, crisis help, community transport, foodbank support, prayer and parish partnerships — join us to make a difference.
At a glance — What we do in Herefordshire
– Parent and toddler support: volunteer-led groups offering friendship, practical help and informal parenting support.
– Contact Centre volunteering: safe supervised visits so children can see parents during family breakdown.
– Crisis Intervention Fund (CIF): provide bedding, towels, crockery and basic household items for rehoused families.
– Meals & community transport: help distribute Meals on Wheels; share lifts and support local transport schemes.
– Befriending and visiting: regular visits to care homes, hospitals and new parents facing isolation.
– Foodbank and material support: collect and deliver supplies; run a Crisis Intervention store for household goods.
– Refugee and migrant welcome: invite newcomers to social events and offer practical friendship.
– Crafts for care: knit-and-natter projects producing activity quilts, twiddle muffs and washbags for hospitals.
– Spiritual and pastoral care: Diocesan prayer chain, midday prayers, quiet days, festival services and support for the bereaved.
– Support for churches and families: help run Messy Church, Open the Book, Experience Easter and other parish initiatives.
– AFIA short breaks: provide respite breaks for families who have experienced hardship or trauma.
What we do
Hereford Mothers’ Union is a local branch of an international Christian movement dedicated to strengthening family life across Herefordshire. We combine prayer, practical action and community partnerships to meet needs where they arise — from immediate crisis support (bedding, household goods and washbags) to long‑term companionship (befriending, visiting and parent support). Our volunteers serve in schools, churches, community centres and hospitals; we support clergy and local projects; and we run programmes that give families time to heal and grow. Whether you can give time, skills or donations, there’s a practical way to make a local difference.
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Reach out
Across the globe, the arms of mothers’ union touch all parts of the world to explore more. Please visit the national website: https://www.mothersunion.org/
