MOVE THE MASSES
We run projects, activities and campaigns to create healthy communities by enabling people to improve their wellbeing through movement.We promote free-to-access outdoor gym facilities and educate the public on how to use this equipment safely and effectively.We run a walking buddy service called Move Mates where volunteers walk with people who would otherwise struggle to leave their homes.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net deficit of £63,535, resulting in unrestricted funds in a slight deficit of £605. The trustees report that the charity remains reliant on continued funding and volunteer support, having undertaken a restructuring to a volunteer-led model to ensure long-term viability.
What the accounts disclose
“Any unrestricted funds not committeed to projects or invested in tangible fixed assets (' the free reserves') held by Move the Masses should be equal to or greater than a minimum of 3 months of fixed costs.” — page 4
“While the charity remains reliant on continued funding and volunteer support, the Trustees are satisfied that with the restructure towards a more voluntary led service delivery along side some small guaranteed funding, the charity remains in a position to continue its operations for the foreseeable future. Accordingly, the financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.” — page 4
Trustees
- Hayden Holmeschair
- Angela Graham
- Evie Page
- John Douglas Mylchreest
- Katherine Louise Gardner
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £62k | £125k |
| 30/06/2024 | £102k | £142k |
| 30/06/2023 | £103k | £129k |
| 30/06/2022 | £194k | £90k |
| 30/06/2021 | £98k | £91k |
Common questions
Is MOVE THE MASSES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net deficit of £63,535, resulting in unrestricted funds in a slight deficit of £605. The trustees report that the charity remains reliant on continued funding and volunteer support, having undertaken a restructuring to a volunteer-led model to ensure long-term viability. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds MOVE THE MASSES?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MOVE THE MASSES as a grant recipient include TWO RIDINGS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| TWO RIDINGS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £6k | Programme: Coronavirus Community Fund |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 27/01/2025 | £15k | Move Mates County Durham |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/01/2024 | £20k | Move Mates Leeds |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/03/2021 | £10k | Move Mates York |
| UK government | 04/09/2020 | £15k | VSCE CMC Fund |
| UK government | 29/07/2020 | £34k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| City of York Council | — | £4k | Haxby & Wiggington Ward Grant |
| City of York Council | — | £2k | Holgate Ward Grant |
| City of York Council | — | £4k | Huntington Ward Grant |
| City of York Council | — | £100 | Westfield Ward Grant |
| City of York Council | — | £3k | Acomb Ward Grant |
| City of York Council | — | £3k | Clifton Ward Grant |
| City of York Council | — | £4k | Guildhall Ward Grant |