THE MASON TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that free unrestricted reserves fell to £44,838 from £85,548 in the previous year, resulting in a net expenditure of £40,710. The trustees report that budgeted income and expenditure are sufficient to continue as a going concern with no material uncertainties identified. The charity maintains a reserves policy to hold three months of operating costs plus committed grant awards.
What the accounts disclose
“The policy of The Mason Trust is to maintain sufficient free reserves to cover a minimum of three months operating costs in order for it to carry out its obligations and services, plus sufficient reserves to cover any approved and committed grant awards where payment would fall due outside this window.” — page 6
Trustees
- YVONNE MASONchair
- NICOLA ROWENA FINCH
- ROB WADDINGTON
- SAM MASON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £111k | £151k |
| 05/04/2024 | £117k | £156k |
| 05/04/2023 | £283k | £193k |
| 05/04/2022 | £153k | £142k |
| 05/04/2021 | £98k | £122k |
Common questions
Is THE MASON TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that free unrestricted reserves fell to £44,838 from £85,548 in the previous year, resulting in a net expenditure of £40,710. The trustees report that budgeted income and expenditure are sufficient to continue as a going concern with no material uncertainties identified. The charity maintains a reserves policy to hold three months of operating costs plus committed grant awards. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE MASON TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE MASON TRUST as a grant recipient include NORFOLK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NORFOLK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2021 | £20k |