BRINGING WORDS TO LIFE LIMITED
Bringing Words to Life (BWtL) is a literacy charity, founded by a journalist and author. After a lengthy pilot study in a primary school, the engagement of the children through this alternative platform encouraged the development of BWtL. The intention is to engage as many young people as possible with the processes, skills, and attitudes they need to enhance their literacy.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £3,274 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total income of £62,415 primarily from grants. Free reserves were £3,357, which the trustees confirmed is approximately in line with their policy target of three months' unrestricted expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“Total income for the year was £62,415 (2024: £58,774), primarily driven by grant funding.” — page 4
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 08366070
Company officers (Companies House)
- WHITE, Lauren Elizabeth on trustee list
- BARNETT, Jeremy Peter Jon on trustee list
- KHALIL, Elizabeth on trustee list
- BARNETT, Emma Margaret on trustee list
- JACKSON, Stuart on trustee list
Trustees
- STUART JACKSONchair
- ELIZABETH HELEN KHALIL
- EMMA BARNETT
- JEREMY BARNETT
- Lauren Elizabeth White
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £62k | £59k |
| 31/08/2024 | £59k | £53k |
| 31/08/2023 | £50k | £44k |
| 31/08/2022 | £44k | £50k |
| 31/08/2021 | £70k | £65k |
Common questions
Is BRINGING WORDS TO LIFE LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £3,274 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total income of £62,415 primarily from grants. Free reserves were £3,357, which the trustees confirmed is approximately in line with their policy target of three months' unrestricted expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BRINGING WORDS TO LIFE LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BRINGING WORDS TO LIFE LIMITED as a grant recipient include THE J J CHARITABLE TRUST, THE BERNICIA FOUNDATION, THE FORRESTER FAMILY TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE J J CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £20k | To deliver its new Write2 programme to eight schools in Gateshead in 2023/24. |
| THE BERNICIA FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £10k | |
| THE FORRESTER FAMILY TRUST | FY2024 | £8k | Smaller Grants |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation North East | 17/07/2025 | £7k | Grant to Bringing Words to Life Limited |
| Community Foundation North East | 30/01/2025 | £3k | Grant to Bringing Words to Life Limited |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/09/2024 | £15k | Write2 |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 16/03/2023 | £8k | "Celebrating Cramlington" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/11/2018 | £10k | Beep |
| Community Foundation North East | 31/05/2018 | £5k | BEEP |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/12/2016 | £10k | The Reading Bank |
| Community Foundation North East | 09/03/2016 | £5k | Towards Planning a Better Future |
| Community Foundation North East | 29/01/2016 | £3k | Towards NEBeep - youth newspaper |
| Community Foundation North East | 26/01/2016 | £1k | Towards Youth online and print magazine |
| Community Foundation North East | 12/01/2016 | £2k | Towards Workshops for family learning |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/08/2015 | £10k | Writing a Better Future |
| Community Foundation North East | 24/06/2015 | £6k | Towards NEBeep |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/07/2014 | £10k | Bringing Words to Life Workshop Development |