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Bringing Words To Life Limited

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1151661
Status
Registered
Reporting
Up to date Last filed April 30, 2026. Filing history
Registered
April 17, 2013
Legal form
Charitable company
Company number
08366070

Address

Address
Rowlands Gill Community Centre
Strathmore Road
Rowlands Gill
Tyne and

Activities

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.

Objects: To Advance The Education Of The Public, Particularly But Not Exclusively Those Residing In Gateshead And The Surrounding Area, By Developing Key Literacy Skills With The Aim Of Advancing Educational And Employment Prospects And Life Skills.

Classification

How
Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
What
Education/training, Disability, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Economic/community Development/employment
Who
Children/young People, People With Disabilities, People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin

Geography

Area of benefit
Local
Local Authority
Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle Upon Tyne City, Northumberland

Finances

Period end Filed Income Expenditure
Aug. 31, 2025 April 30, 2026On time £62,415 £59,141
Aug. 31, 2024 April 1, 2025On time £58,774 £52,641
Aug. 31, 2023 April 4, 2024On time £50,417 £43,597
Aug. 31, 2022 June 12, 2023On time £44,024 £50,143
Aug. 31, 2021 May 22, 2022On time £69,619 £64,815
Aug. 31, 2020 April 9, 2021 £27,476 £28,131

Trustees

Name Appointed
Stuart Jackson (Chair) Jan. 25, 2013
Elizabeth Helen Khalil Sept. 22, 2014
Emma Barnett Jan. 25, 2013
Jeremy Barnett Jan. 25, 2013
Lauren Elizabeth White Feb. 19, 2025