Memories Are Golden
Analysis
Memories Are Golden is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Suffolk. It was registered in July 2021, 5 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and disability, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending June 2025, Memories Are Golden reported income of £221k and spending of £204k, spending 93% of its income. Across the 4 years on record, from June 2022 to June 2025, income grew from £152k to £221k (+45%), an average of +13% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2024, when income rose by 40%. Over the whole period it spent 87% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Memories Are Golden sits at the 78th percentile: it is larger than about 78% 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 Lunch on the Run Limited (£221k), Opportunity Sports Foundation (£221k) and Mama to Mama (£221k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
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.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Lunch on the Run Limited | Dudley | £221k |
| Opportunity Sports Foundation | Chorley | £221k |
| Mama to Mama | Kent | £221k |
| Head2head Theatre | Surrey | £221k |