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MEMORY LANE CAFE CALDERDALE

Registered charity 1178595 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as MEMORY LANE CAFE

We aim to tackle loneliness and social isolation. We provide support for people affected by dementia, other memory problems, and social isolation. We run fortnightly pop-up cafes in Sowerby Bridge and in Halifax at which we offer a varied programme of games, crafts, information, support, cakes and conversation. Our volunteer team run craft sessions, play games, serve refreshments and chat.

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Latest income
£55k
Latest spending
£49k
Registered
2018
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity achieved a financial surplus for the year, with total income of £44,974.88 against expenditure of £43,135.45. The trustees report that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £12,341.79 in a reserve account, alongside a bank balance of £8,507.55, indicating adequate resources to continue operations.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: cafe income (33% of income)
“£14818.33 cafe income (entry charge of £2, raffle tickets, sale of goods etc)”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: reserve against unforeseen significant expenditure (held: £12k)
“We hold a Reserve against unforeseen significant expenditure so that we can maintain operation of our cafes”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Memory lane cafe calderdale (matched by registered charity number).

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Bradford City · Calderdale · Kirklees

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2026£55k£49k
31/03/2025£45k£43k
31/03/2024£34k£30k
31/03/2023£25k£25k
31/03/2022£15k£15k

Common questions

Is MEMORY LANE CAFE CALDERDALE financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a financial surplus for the year, with total income of £44,974.88 against expenditure of £43,135.45. The trustees report that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £12,341.79 in a reserve account, alongside a bank balance of £8,507.55, indicating adequate resources to continue operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.