WE RELY ON GRANTS AND DONATIONS TO COVER THE RUNNING COSTS OF OUR MEMORY CLUBS: Our current annual running costs are in the region of £25,000 per year (for breakdown see below). If you would like to help by making a financial donation these are the options: Standing order To make an online donation direct to our bank account or a regular donation, please contact Elizabeth (01274 583364 or elizabeth@thememorytree.org.uk) who will provide details of our bank account. Cheques 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 01274 583364 or email: elizabeth@thememorytree.org.uk The average annual costs break down as follows: Salaries: £19,000. Room Hire: between £30 and £50 per meeting. Storage Unit (50 sq ft): £176 per 4 weeks. Public and Employers Liability Insurance: £475. Refreshments (tea, biscuits etc): £3- £5 per session plus additional food at special times like Christmas and Easter. Activity resources: (e.g. craft materials): £5 – £10 per session. Office costs: approximately £1,000 per year. Volunteers support and expenses: £200 – £300. Publicity materials, flyers etc: £200 – £300.
