How you can support us

If you are a taxpayer then the best way is to give via our page on Local Giving because this organization is able to reclaim the tax from the Government on our behalf:

https://localgiving.org/charity/thememorytree

Standing order
If you would prefer to set up a standing order direct to our bank account please contact Elizabeth.

Cheques
If you would like to make a one-off donation by cheque, then cheques should be made out to ‘The Memory Tree CIC‘ and sent to our correspondence address:
The Memory Tree CIC, 22 Bankfield Drive, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD18 4AD

Fundraise for us
If you would like to run a fundraising event for us (e.g. coffee morning or sponsored walk) we would like to hear from you, please get in touch with Elizabeth to discuss by telephone on 01274 583364 or email: elizabeth@thememorytree.org.uk

Can you help with a donation?
Our current annual running costs are in the region of £25,000 per year in total.

The average annual costs break down as follows:
Salaries:
Manager – 20 hours per week @ £12.50 ph (£13,000).
Activity Coordinator – 5 hours per week @ £10.50 ph (£2,730).
Room Hire: between £20 and £50 per meeting.
Storage Unit (50 sq ft): at The Store Room in Lidget Green to store our reminiscence and activity resources. £152 per 4 weeks (£1,976 per annum).
Public and Employers Liability Insurance: premium for 2020/2021 for all Clubs £450.
Refreshments (tea, biscuits etc): average of £5 per session plus additional food at special times like Christmas and Easter, £50 per year per Club.
Activity resources (e.g. craft materials): average of £5 – £10 per session.
Office costs (internet, telephone, postage, printing, stationery, Office 365 subscription, professional fees etc): approximately £1,000 per year across all Clubs.
Volunteers support and expenses: average of £100 per year per Club.
Publicity materials, flyers etc: average of £300 per year across all Clubs.