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Early intervention workshops build brighter futures
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
Nov 26, 20251 min read


Vote for Shine Cook and Connect at your local Tesco store
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
Oct 13, 20251 min read


Volunteer Opportunity: Be a Friendly Companion on Day Trips!
We’re looking for compassionate and friendly volunteers to support our independent living residents during day trips. Our residents are...
Sep 18, 20251 min read


Birmingham Heritage Week – a potted history of pen manufacturing
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...
Sep 12, 20252 min read


Summer round-up
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...
Sep 1, 20252 min read


Founder's Day 2025
Today, we’re celebrating the founding of the Sir Josiah Mason Trust (SJMT) on this day in 1868 and Sir Josiah’s extraordinary...
Jul 29, 20253 min read


Spring Round-up
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...
Jul 1, 20252 min read


Winter round-up
Winter is finally over and whilst we are all enjoying the lighter evenings and seeing the first signs of spring in the gardens and...
Mar 3, 20252 min read


Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week
National Apprenticeship Week takes place from 10th - 14th February this year and is a chance to connect, learn and dive into the world of...
Feb 12, 20252 min read
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