Memory Lane Cafe Calderdale
Analysis
Memory Lane Cafe Calderdale is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Sowerby Bridge. It was registered in June 2018, 8 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Memory Lane Cafe Calderdale reported income of £55k and spending of £49k, spending 89% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £15k to £55k (+270%), an average of +39% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 69%. Over the whole period it spent 93% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Memory Lane Cafe Calderdale sits at the 56th percentile: it is larger than about 56% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 62nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Magic Makers (£55k), The Lovett Foundation (£55k) and Make a Move (£55k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
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.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Magic Makers | Chelmsford | £55k |
| The Lovett Foundation | Frankland Road | £55k |
| Make a Move | Bath | £55k |
| Liverpool Veterans HQ | England | £55k |