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MEMORY MATTERS FOUNDATION

Registered charity 1185367 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Memory Matters Foundation raises funds and offers advice and information to support people affected by dementia and long term conditions in Plymouth and surrounding areas.

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Latest income
£65k
Latest spending
£40k
Registered
2019
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £80,487, supported by a cash surplus of £74,420 carried forward. The charity reports no grants received in the current period and relies on donations, including a £50,000 contribution from a related entity. The trustees confirm that systems for financial management remain robust and resources are adequate to support future objectives.

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

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: sufficient to cover unexpected and unplanned events (held: £80k)
“Generally, it is considered prudent to maintain a level of usable reserves sufficient to cover unexpected and unplanned events so that the charity's primary objective is preserved.” — page 6
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donation from related entity
“In June 2024, the Foundation received a generous donation of £50,000 from Memory Matters CIC. This significant contribution has ensured the continued provision of free-to-access dementia information, advice, and ongoing support delivered through the Dementia Hub.” — page 5
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 Matters Foundation (matched by registered charity number).

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Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£65k£40k
31/03/2024£58k£24k
31/03/2023£12k£24k
31/03/2022£51k£20k
01/03/2021£677£0

Common questions

Is MEMORY MATTERS FOUNDATION financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £80,487, supported by a cash surplus of £74,420 carried forward. The charity reports no grants received in the current period and relies on donations, including a £50,000 contribution from a related entity. The trustees confirm that systems for financial management remain robust and resources are adequate to support future objectives. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

Who funds MEMORY MATTERS FOUNDATION?

Funders whose own accounts filings name MEMORY MATTERS FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF DEVONSHIRE BENEVOLENT FUND.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

FunderYearAmountPurpose (as stated by the funder)
THE PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF DEVONSHIRE BENEVOLENT FUNDFY2022£2k
THE PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF DEVONSHIRE BENEVOLENT FUNDFY2021£830