On Thursday, our newly refurbished Almshouse development, Foster House, was officially opened by Betty Foster and The Worshipful, the Mayor of Solihull, Councillor Annette Mackenzie.   Over 50 people attended, including resident representatives, residents of foster house, trustees, staff, contractors, and Homes England, who partially funded the development.   Betty has been a significant part of our history for over 83 years and we were delighted to welcome her daughter Jayn

Shine is proud to be working in partnership with St Basils Solihull Youth Hub to deliver early intervention and preparation for adulthood workshops.   These sessions have been thoughtfully designed for young people who may be at increased risk of homelessness. Taking a relationship first and anti-oppressive approach, the programme focuses on existing strengths and covers topics which build capabilities so that young people can create a brighter future for themselves. These ea

If you shop at any of the Tesco stores below, please pick up a blue token at the till and cast your vote for Shine Cook and Connect! Cook and Connect sessions improve access to healthy cooked meals for young people who are most at risk of going hungry. We connect, have fun and improve cooking confidence through practical budgeting, shopping and cooking sessions. From now until January 2026, you can vote for Shine to win funding to expand the scheme, helping even more young pe

We’re looking for compassionate and friendly volunteers to support our independent living residents during day trips. Our residents are...

One of the ways our founder, Sir Josiah Mason, made his fortune was manufacturing steel pen nibs. But how big was the pen trade in...

With autumn now here, we look back on our fond memories of another enjoyable summer at SJMT. Here’s a glimpse of some of the activities...

Today, we’re celebrating the founding of the Sir Josiah Mason Trust (SJMT) on this day in 1868 and Sir Josiah’s extraordinary...

Now that summer is truly in full swing and we are enjoying warmer days, we wanted to take a look back at what has been happening over the...

Winter is finally over and whilst we are all enjoying the lighter evenings and seeing the first signs of spring in the gardens and...

National Apprenticeship Week takes place from 10th - 14th February this year and is a chance to connect, learn and dive into the world of...

It is with a heavy heart that we announce that the Trustees of SJMT have had to make an extremely difficult decision regarding the future...

SJMT is thrilled to announce that we have been granted planning permission to build our first Almshouses for young people since our...

As we say goodbye to the beautiful colours of autumn and welcome the colourful lights and vibrant decorations as of the festive season,...

Shine is privileged to be a part of the told stories of a growing number of Care Leavers who are choosing to work with Shine. Our...

October 10th is World Mental Health Day and this year, the theme set out by the World Federation for Mental Health is ' It is time to...

We're delighted to introduce you to Elisabeth Sheppard, our new Registered Manager at Alexandra House. Elisabeth brings a wealth of...

Thousands of children in the UK leave care on their 18th birthday and cannot rely on their former carers in the same way other young...

The Sir Josiah Mason Trust (SJMT) and Yardley Great Trust Group (YGTG) are proud to be helping the Department of Health and Social Care...

Autumn is now upon us and we reflect on yet another busy but fun summer. Here is a snapshot of just some of what our residents got up to...

Today, we mark Founder’s Day to celebrate the founding of the Sir Josiah Mason Trust on 29 July 1868. The original Trust logo featured a...