MEMORIES ARE GOLDEN
A hub to bring together individuals living with Dementia and individuals over 65yrs who are at risk of social isolation to provide meaningful activities, entertainment and events, build friendships, improve well being and reduce social isolation.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a total surplus of £16,470 for the year ended 30 June 2025, with total funds increasing to £99,777. The trustees have established a reserves policy target of £30,000 to cover six months of running costs. The filing notes a risk regarding heavy reliance on the Hub Manager but confirms no material uncertainties affecting going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The objective of the Trustees is to build a reserve to cover 6 months’ running costs. This amounts to £30,000 as a minimum” — page 5
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Trustees
- Corinne Wood
- David Kennedy
- Deborah Theobald
- Elaine Simmons
- Lisa Taylor
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £221k | £204k |
| 30/06/2024 | £216k | £171k |
| 30/06/2023 | £154k | £156k |
| 30/06/2022 | £152k | £112k |
Common questions
Is MEMORIES ARE GOLDEN financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a total surplus of £16,470 for the year ended 30 June 2025, with total funds increasing to £99,777. The trustees have established a reserves policy target of £30,000 to cover six months of running costs. The filing notes a risk regarding heavy reliance on the Hub Manager but confirms no material uncertainties affecting going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds MEMORIES ARE GOLDEN?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MEMORIES ARE GOLDEN as a grant recipient include HIGHWAY ONE TRUST, THE INMAN CHARITY, THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED, LORD BARNBY'S FOUNDATION, SIR JULES THORN CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIGHWAY ONE TRUST | FY2024 | £10k | |
| THE INMAN CHARITY | FY2023 | £5k | Social - Older People and Social Welfare |
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | FY2025 | £5k | Elderly |
| LORD BARNBY'S FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £3k | |
| SIR JULES THORN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £3k | Ann Rylands Small Donations Programme |
| THE CHARLES LEWIS FOUNDATION | FY2026 | £3k | Christmas hampers and festive meals for people living with dementia in the community. |
| SIR JULES THORN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £3k | |
| THE STRANGWARD TRUST | FY2024 | £2k | |
| THE CHARLES LEWIS FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £2k | Christmas Project for those living with dementia in the community including a personalised Christmas hamper that included festive treats & gifts, a delicious Ch |
| The Belstead Ganzoni Charitable Settlement | FY2023 | £2k | |
| THE FRANK LITCHFIELD GENERAL CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £2k | |
| BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £1k | Memory scrapbooks for this charity aimed at making memories for those suffering from dementia and other health conditions. |
| THE ARCHER TRUST | FY2024 | £1k | |
| THE ANNIE TRANMER CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2026 | £1k | |
| THE FRANK LITCHFIELD GENERAL CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £1k | |
| THE STRANGWARD TRUST | FY2025 | £1k | |
| THE TUDWICK FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £850 | |
| ST EDMUNDS TRUST | FY2024 | £435 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 09/12/2024 | £720 | Physical Activity Classes for our Attendees! |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/04/2023 | £10k | PROJECT SMILE |