150 years of Mothers’ Union from the building that became its home
In 2026, Mothers’ Union celebrates 150 years. For just over a hundred of them, the movement has worked from a single building, Mary Sumner House, on Tufton Street in Westminster. Mary Sumner founded Mothers’ Union in 1876. What began as a single parish meeting grew into a women-led movement of more than four million members […]
Mothers’ Union supports PEGI’s new age rating updates for video games
From June 2026, PEGI (Pan-European Game Information) is introducing a significant update to its age rating system, expanding its criteria to include interactive risk categories. In addition to traditional content warnings, PEGI will now look more closely at features such as in-game purchases, paid random items, communication tools, and mechanics that encourage extended play. The change reflects the realities of modern gaming and aims […]
Mothers’ Union appoints new Bishop Ambassador
The Bishop of Basingstoke has been appointed as Mothers’ Union Bishop Ambassador. The Rt Revd Kelly Betteridge has taken up the position, serving the worldwide movement of over 4 million members. She succeeds The Rt Revd Emma Ineson, who completed her term as Central Chaplain for Mothers’ Union in November. In her new role, Bishop […]