THE MASON FOUNDATION
Our mission is to support/connect and empower communities most at need, supporting them to come together by providing simple solutions to tackle inequality. The Community Mile is a programme that engages those least active, into community led physical activities. Propel is a programme to support young people who are neurodivergent and/or with additional learning needs into meaningful employment.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £39,934 for the year ended 31 December 2025, driven by strategic investments in team capacity and infrastructure. However, unrestricted reserves improved to £66,967 and cash at bank increased to £200,894, supported by a secured funding pipeline of £140,278 in deferred income. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Unrestricted fund reserves are maintained to cover governance costs and respond to grant and donation opportunities.” — page 4
“Miss Sophie Mason a trustee of the Mason Foundation is the daughter of Mr. Stephen Mason, the Chairperson of the Mason Foundation. Sophie Mason was paid throughout the year for her services as ‘Virtual Assistant’ and ‘Marketing & Communications Support’, a working arrangement that was signed off and approved by the board of trustees, amounting to £7,581 (2024: £20,486). The charity invoiced Mason Consulting Limited, a company owned and controlled by Mr Stephen Mason, £14,650 (2024: £15,910) in relation to workshops and training provided.” — page 14
“Miss Sophie Mason a trustee of the Mason Foundation is the daughter of Mr. Stephen Mason, the Chairperson of the Mason Foundation. Sophie Mason was paid throughout the year for her services as ‘Virtual Assistant’ and ‘Marketing & Communications Support’, a working arrangement that was signed off and approved by the board of trustees, amounting to £7,581 (2024: £20,486). The charity invoiced Mason Consulting Limited, a company owned and controlled by Mr Stephen Mason, £14,650 (2024: £15,910) in relation to workshops and training provided.” — page 14
Trustees
- STEPHEN PETER MASONchair
- Derek Roberts
- Dr Anna Norman
- Jackie Anne Sumner
- James Eaton
- Martin John Ebdell
- Sophie Mason
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £328k | £368k |
| 31/12/2024 | £328k | £302k |
| 31/12/2023 | £300k | £293k |
| 31/12/2022 | £287k | £235k |
| 31/12/2021 | £192k | £310k |
Common questions
Is THE MASON FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £39,934 for the year ended 31 December 2025, driven by strategic investments in team capacity and infrastructure. However, unrestricted reserves improved to £66,967 and cash at bank increased to £200,894, supported by a secured funding pipeline of £140,278 in deferred income. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE MASON FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE MASON FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include GIVINGWORKS, GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION, THE LONDON MARATHON CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED, UNITED ST SAVIOUR'S CHARITY, PETER HARRISON FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| GIVINGWORKS | FY2025 | £217k | |
| GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £200k | Youth |
| THE LONDON MARATHON CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | FY2024 | £45k | Physical activity programme |
| THE LONDON MARATHON CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | FY2023 | £30k | Physical activity programme |
| UNITED ST SAVIOUR'S CHARITY | FY2024 | £25k | Grants to Propel Southwark! |
| PETER HARRISON FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £20k | towards delivery of the Propel programme to provide young adulls with leaming disabilities and/or neurodivergence in Buckinghamshire with workplace opportunitie |
| THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGISTS CHARITY | FY2024 | £15k | |
| BOOTS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £10k | |
| THE ALAN EDWARD HIGGS CHARITY | FY2025 | £8k | |
| HEART RESEARCH UK | FY2022 | £6k | The community Mile project will support local communities to come together and become active, weekly activities will be targeted to at risk groups. |
| VINCI UK FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £6k | |
| EAST END COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £5k | Activities for young people with autism |
| THE COLYER-FERGUSSON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | |
| THE ALICE ELLEN COOPER-DEAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £5k | |
| THE THOMAS WALL TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | |
| LONDON CATALYST | FY2022 | £5k | For a new 'Community Mile' activity programme in partnership with The Community Hub: Haringey. (inc. £500 Catalyst Match) |
| GIVINGWORKS | FY2023 | £252 | |
| GIVINGWORKS | FY2024 | £3 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mercers' Company | 03/06/2026 | £265k | Grant to The Mason Foundation |
| Sport England | 12/04/2024 | £250k | 2024 Pilot Fund |
| UK government | 14/07/2023 | £4k | ALB-Sport England-The Community Mile |
| Sport England | 14/07/2023 | £4k | The Community Mile |
| Sport England | 15/10/2021 | £288k | Sector Renewal Fund: The Community Mile |
| Sport England | 11/09/2020 | £250k | The Mason Mile |
| Sport England | 16/06/2020 | £77k | The Mason Mile |
| Sport England | 14/06/2019 | £150k | The Mason Mile |
| Sport England | 04/03/2019 | £20k | The Mason Mile |