Customer Services Team

Welcome to our first news roundup as MY Trust, following the coming together of Sir Josiah Mason Trust (SJMT) and Yardley Great Trust (YGT). Shine scoops a Solihull Civic Honours award Barnaby Norris (far right) with Helen Broughton (second right) and two Shine supported young people. April saw Shine crowned winner of the Solihull Civic Honours Community Parenting Award. Barnaby Norris, Young People's Services Manager, and Helen Broughton, Young People's Supporter, attended the awards...

On this day in 1868, Sir Josiah Mason founded the Sir Josiah Mason Trust (SJMT), which is now part of MY Trust. This Founder’s Day, we’re celebrating a new chapter in almshouse tradition which continues his vital work for young people.

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 Jayne, who shared...