WORDS MATTER
Words Matter is a charity on a mission to improve children's mental and physical health and development by helping end verbal abuse of children by the adults around them. Working in partnership with experts, decision makers, non-profit and other organisations, we focus on three areas. These are: research, raising awareness through information and campaigns, and collaboration to find solutions.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £22,525 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total unrestricted reserves of £45,652. Per the trustees' report, this level of unrestricted funds exceeds the stated reserves policy target of £28,946, which represents three months of expected unrestricted spend. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“We raised an income of £183,238 during the year, with 58% from Trusts and Foundations, 40% from Individuals and 2% from Corporates & Other.”
“The Trustees consider that the ideal level of reserves is a minimum of three months of expected unrestricted spend. The year-end unrestricted reserves target was £28,946.”
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Trustees
- Aimee Charlotte Lutherchair
- Edmund Kamm
- Jessica Mary Caroline Teresa Bondy
- Rebecca Felecia Hickman
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £183k | £161k |
| 31/12/2024 | £123k | £81k |
| 31/12/2023 | £143k | £127k |
Common questions
Is WORDS MATTER financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £22,525 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total unrestricted reserves of £45,652. Per the trustees' report, this level of unrestricted funds exceeds the stated reserves policy target of £28,946, which represents three months of expected unrestricted spend. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds WORDS MATTER?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WORDS MATTER as a grant recipient include PETER SOWERBY FOUNDATION, CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS' LIVERY CHARITY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PETER SOWERBY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £22k | |
| PETER SOWERBY FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £13k | |
| CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS' LIVERY CHARITY | FY2025 | £3k | General |