THE MASON TRUST
To act as a resource for young people between the ages of twelve and twenty five, in particular but not exclusively,living in Norfolk and Suffolk by providing advice and assistance and organising programmes of physical, educational and other activities. The charity supports young people to fullfill their potential as individuals and in the workplace.
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?
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. 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 | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORFOLK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2021 | £20k | To continue the Digital Youth Hub programme from 1st April 2022 for a 12 month period, with further reach in to King's Lynn and West Norfolk. |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 01/04/2022 | £45k | DIGITAL YOUTH HUB - DEREHAM, THETFORD & DISS |
| UK government | 01/04/2021 | £59k | Digital Youth Hub Project |
Charities like this
- THE ROYAL MASONIC TRUST FOR GIRLS AND BOYS
- MASON YARDLEY TRUST
- JOHN BRISTOW AND THOMAS MASON TRUST
- North Wales Freemasons Charity
- THE KERRISON TRUST
- CHESHIRE FREEMASONS' CHARITY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE MASON TRUST | £111k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ROYAL MASONIC TRUST FOR GIRLS AND BOYS | £5.3m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MASON YARDLEY TRUST | £3.2m | £89,572 | 2 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| JOHN BRISTOW AND THOMAS MASON TRUST | £107k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| North Wales Freemasons Charity | £148k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE KERRISON TRUST | £213k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |