Mothers’ Union Hereford Diocese — Objectives for Supporting Families in Herefordshire
Discover the Hereford Mothers’ Union objectives: supporting families, mobilising volunteers, and strengthening community services across Herefordshire.
Our Purpose Strengthen Families in Herefordshire
We exist to offer practical and pastoral support so families across Herefordshire can thrive, not just survive. Strengthening family life reduces isolation, eases financial and emotional pressure, and builds resilient local communities.
What this looks like locally
– Volunteering at parent and toddler groups; befriending new parents; running family quiet days and retreats.
– Practical crisis help via CIF (bedding, cookware, small appliances) and washbags for unexpected hospital admissions.
– Short breaks through AFIA for families facing hardship.
Our Purpose Mobilise Volunteers and Build Local Services
Calling and equipping local people creates sustainable, practical help where it’s most needed. Volunteers amplify Church outreach and connect formal services with grassroots warmth and local knowledge.
What this looks like locally
– Recruiting and training volunteers for Meals on Wheels, community transport, and foodbank support.
– Operating the Crisis Intervention store to collect and redistribute household goods.
– Running craft groups, knitting for care homes, and supporting Messy Church and Open the Book initiatives.
Our Purpose Advocate, Pray and Connect Communities
Advocacy and prayer ground our practical work in long-term change and hope. By connecting churches, statutory services and community groups we ensure help reaches those who need it and informs local policy and practice.
What this looks like locally
– Diocesan prayer chain and midday prayers at the Cathedral to sustain volunteers and clergy.
– Raising awareness of advice networks and the Clewer Initiative to protect families from abuse and exploitation.
– Festival services, fundraising for diocesan projects and partnership with libraries, museums, and refugee support networks.
The Hereford Mothers’ Union focuses on three clear, connected objectives: strengthen families, mobilise volunteers and services, and advocate and connect communities. Each objective combines prayer, practical help and local partnership so people across Herefordshire receive immediate support and long-term hope. Join us to volunteer, refer a family, start a branch, or invite Mothers’ Union to support your parish initiative — together we can transform lives across our county.
