THE HISTORY OF SIR JOSIAH MASON TRUST

SJMT is a family of seven separate charities supporting those most in need in the West Midlands. The vision is for everyone, regardless of age or circumstances, to feel secure, have opportunities and to thrive.

SJMT provides safe, affordable and well-maintained alms-housing, community and housing related support and services to advance the opportunities of children and young people in need.

Everything SJMT does is rooted in the 370 year history and driven by a vision for the future.

SJMT (Sir Josiah Mason Trust) was founded in 1868 by Josiah Mason, a Victorian industrialist and philanthropist.

After many changes to our legal structure over a 150 year period, in 2018, we become a Limited Company and Charity. This new legal entity offers us greater protection and flexibility and enabled us to became the corporate Trustee of our 3 charities: Sir Josiah Mason's Almshouse Charity, Sir Josiah Mason's Care Charity and Sir Josiah Mason's Relief in Need and Educational Charity.

In July 2019, we welcomed Holy Trinity Heath Town Almshouse Charity and Holte & Bracebridge Charity to our family. These were followed by Thomas Banks Almshouses in 2021 & Oak Tree House Trust in 2022. These fantastic, historic charities had all struggled to attract new Trustees to continue and under our management and trusteeship, they can continue to operate in their original name.