Memusi Foundation
Analysis
Memusi Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Leeds. It was registered in December 2009, 17 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under community and economic development. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 06884556). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides human resources.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Memusi Foundation reported income of £220k and spending of £216k, spending 98% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £188k to £220k (+17%), an average of +4.0% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 18%. Over the whole period it spent 104% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, Memusi Foundation sits at the 75th percentile: it is larger than about 75% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 82nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Church Walk Pre-School Nursery Limited (£218k), Brightlingsea Playcentre (£221k) and Thanet Community Development Trust (£217k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Overriding objective of the charity is for the benefit of young people in Africa to advance education in particular by the development, support and management of educational institutions. Further objectives extend to ensure that the school and communities have sufficient support to excel. Food, clothing and employment opportunities are all invested in to help communities where we work to thrive.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Church Walk Pre-School Nursery Limited | Cumbria | £218k |
| Brightlingsea Playcentre | Essex | £221k |
| Thanet Community Development Trust | Kent | £217k |
| Clanfield Community Pre-School | Hampshire | £222k |