BOOKS BEYOND WORDS
Beyond Words seeks to enable people with intellectual disabilities and autism from all countries, cultures and languages to access our word-free picture stories and be empowered to live fuller lives. We publish wordless books in both print and digital formats, covering health conditions, relationships, safeguarding, sport, exercise and nutrition, community, crime & justice and the workplace.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £138,298 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total funds of £172,696. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £89,227, which exceeds the stated policy target of three to six months of unrestricted expenditure. The trustees confirmed that adequate resources exist to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees aim to maintain free reserves in unrestricted funds at a level which equates to approximately three to six months of unrestricted charitable expenditure.” — page 7
“Ten trustees made donations to the charity in the year, including Professor Sheila the Baroness Hollins, who made donations totalling £8,031 (2024: £12,000), and S-A Hibberd, who donated £910.” — page 21
Trustees
- Professor SHEILA CLARE HOLLINS FRCPSYCHchair
- Amanda Mordey
- Amber Fabian
- Dr Madeleine Blackburn OBE
- Jacqueline Anne Kelly
- John Kelly MA, LLB
- Khurrum Beg
- Mark Malcomson CBE
- Nataliya Tetruyeva
- Nicole Gordon-Reid
- Tim Whiting
- Tobias Steed
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £473k | £335k |
| 31/03/2024 | £322k | £317k |
| 31/03/2023 | £253k | £256k |
| 31/03/2022 | £240k | £310k |
| 31/03/2021 | £338k | £298k |
Common questions
Is BOOKS BEYOND WORDS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £138,298 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total funds of £172,696. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £89,227, which exceeds the stated policy target of three to six months of unrestricted expenditure. The trustees confirmed that adequate resources exist to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BOOKS BEYOND WORDS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BOOKS BEYOND WORDS as a grant recipient include THE 3 TS CHARITABLE TRUST, SCHRODER CHARITY TRUST, THE KING HENRY VIII ENDOWED TRUST, WARWICK.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE 3 TS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £40k | |
| THE 3 TS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £10k | |
| THE 3 TS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £10k | |
| SCHRODER CHARITY TRUST | FY2025 | £4k | |
| THE KING HENRY VIII ENDOWED TRUST, WARWICK | FY2022 | £3k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/07/2023 | £349k | Book Club Boxes-Community Book Clubs for people with disabilities /non readers |
| City Bridge Foundation | 07/09/2022 | £50k | Grant to Books Beyond Words CIO |