Mason Yardley Trust

Also known as: Sir Josiah Mason Trust, MY Trust

We are a family of charities & community of people supporting those most in need in the West Midlands. We want everyone, regardless of age or circumstances, to feel secure, have opportunities and to thrive. We do this by providing social care services to people in need, services to advance the opportunities of children and young people & safe, affordable and well-maintained alms-housing.

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Activities & Mission

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Region

England

Financial Information

Latest Income

£3,193,568

Latest Expenditure

£4,051,697

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 114.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 92% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.1%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 57% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 3.3%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 43% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £25,154

Charitable Activities £3,193,568

Other Trading £0

Investments £297,547

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,013,592

Raising Funds £38,105

Governance £96,425

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£3,193,568	£4,051,697	£4,013,592	£19,304,276	£11,284,928	56 / 0
2024	£3,613,119	£4,001,572	£3,977,580	£19,755,478	£11,736,546	58 / 5
2023	£3,480,168	£3,597,695	£3,571,387	£18,392,702	£0	61 / 4
2022	£3,295,402	£2,996,082	£2,965,200	£18,004,655	£0	55 / 5
2021	£3,343,421	£2,830,691	£2,811,391	£16,754,447	£0	60 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Mason Yardley Trust

What does Mason Yardley Trust do?

How much income did Mason Yardley Trust report in 2025?

Mason Yardley Trust reported total income of £3.19m and reported expenditure of £4.05m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Mason Yardley Trust?

Mason Yardley Trust has a program ratio of 114.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 92% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Mason Yardley Trust registered as a charity?

Mason Yardley Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 September 2018 as charity number 1179890. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs Mason Yardley Trust?

Mason Yardley Trust is governed by a board of 16 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Mason Yardley Trust operate?

Mason Yardley Trust operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Mason Yardley Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Mason Yardley Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1179890.