THE MAZE ORGANISATION CIO
We are a charity providing emotional, social, educational and wellbeing support to children, young adults and their families from disadvantaged backgrounds to address poor mental health and educational disadvantage ensuring better long-term health and academic outcomes. Sessions are delivered in one-on-one and group sessions. We provide in-class support, after school , weekend and holiday clubs.
Objects
TO ADVANCE IN LIFE AND HELP CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH:(A) THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION;(B) THE PROVISION OF RECREATIONAL AND LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES PROVIDED IN THE INTEREST OF SOCIAL WELFARE, DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE;(C) PROVIDING SUPPORT AND ACTIVITIES WHICH DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS, CAPACITIES AND CAPABILITIES TO ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY AS MATURE AND RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £39,180, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover three months of administrative and support expenditures. The charity reported a net income increase of £35,374 for the year, driven primarily by grants totaling £55,113. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts or accounting records.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity maintains unrestricted funds to be at a level equivalent to three months’ administrative and support expenditures.” — page 5
“Ms C Maze received a remuneration of £8,380 (2024: £nil) and a pension contribution of £127 (2024: £nil).” — page 6
“During the year, Ms C Maze, trustee of the charity, received a remuneration of £8,380 (2024 £nil) and a pension contribution of £127 (2024: £nil).” — page 14
“During the year, the charity received donations without conditions from Ms C Maze, trustee of the charity, for an aggregate amount of £6,499 (2024: £nil).” — page 14
“During the year, Ms C Maze, trustee of the charity, received a remuneration of £8,380 (2024 £nil) and a pension contribution of £127 (2024: £nil).” — page 14
“During the year, the charity received donations without conditions from Ms C Maze, trustee of the charity, for an aggregate amount of £6,499 (2024: £nil).” — page 14
“During the year, Ms C Maze, trustee of the charity, received a remuneration of £8,380 (2024 £nil) and a pension contribution of £127 (2024: £nil).” — page 14
“During the year, the charity received donations without conditions from Ms C Maze, trustee of the charity, for an aggregate amount of £6,499 (2024: £nil).” — page 14
“During the year, Ms C Maze, trustee of the charity, received a remuneration of £8,380 (2024 £nil) and a pension contribution of £127 (2024: £nil).” — page 14
“During the year, the charity received donations without conditions from Ms C Maze, trustee of the charity, for an aggregate amount of £6,499 (2024: £nil).” — page 14
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Government income: £55,113 — grants £55,113 (11); 78% of the £70,612 total gross income on the same return
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for services to the charity
Funders the charity credits
Trustees
- Carolyn Mazechair
- Anna Jane Mellitt
- Beverley Celeste Bamford
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £71k | £35k |
Common questions
Is THE MAZE ORGANISATION CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £39,180, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover three months of administrative and support expenditures. The charity reported a net income increase of £35,374 for the year, driven primarily by grants totaling £55,113. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts or accounting records. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE MAZE ORGANISATION CIO?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE MAZE ORGANISATION CIO as a grant recipient include EDWARD HARVIST (ALSO KNOWN AS THE HARVIST ESTATE).
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDWARD HARVIST (ALSO KNOWN AS THE HARVIST ESTATE) | FY2024 | £4k | MindLetics: Celebrating the Individual |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/08/2026 | £14k | Wellbeing Hub |