# BOOKS BEYOND WORDS

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1183942
- **Other names:** BOOKS BEYOND WORDS COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY, BEYOND WORDS
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** June 18, 2019
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1183942


## Contact

- **Address:** 43 High Street, LEATHERHEAD, Surrey
- **Postcode:** KT22 8AE
- **Phone:** 01372234100
- **Email:** admin@booksbeyondwords.co.uk
- **Website:** www.booksbeyondwords.co.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE:(1) FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION AND SOCIAL INCLUSION OF PEOPLE OF ANY AGE WITH INTELLECTUAL/COMMUNICATION DISABILITIES AND AUTISM IN THE UK AND ELSEWHERE BY PROVIDING AND ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF SKILLS AND PICTORIAL RESOURCES, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF THEIR INDIVIDUAL CAPABILITIES, COMPETENCIES,SKILLS AND UNDERSTANDING IN SUBJECTS OF EDUCATIONAL, AND/OR RECREATIONAL OR OCCUPATIONAL VALUE.(2) TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN GENERAL (AND PARTICULARLY AMONGST HEALTH, CARE, FAITH AND EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS) ON THE SUBJECTS OF INTELLECTUAL AND COMMUNICATION DISABILITY, MENTAL HEALTH AND AUTISM AND TO PROMOTE RESEARCH FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN ALL ASPECTS OF THESE SUBJECTS AND TO PUBLISH THE USEFUL RESULTS.(3) TO ASSIST IN SUCH WAYS AS THE CHARITY TRUSTEES THINK FIT, ANY CHARITY IN THE UK AND ELSEWHERE WHOSE AIMS INCLUDE ADVANCING EDUCATION, HEALTH AND WELLBEING, AND/OR REDUCING POVERTY OR SOCIAL EXCLUSION OF PERSONS OF ANY AGE WITH INTELLECTUAL/COMMUNICATION DISABILITIES AND AUTISM BY DEVELOPING THEIR MENTAL, PHYSICAL AND MORAL CAPABILITIES THROUGH HEALTH, OCCUPATIONAL, AND LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES.

**Activities:** 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.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Disability, Economic/community Development/employment, Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity, Recreation, Other Charitable Purposes
- **Who:** Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, Other Defined Groups



## Areas of operation

- Australia
- Belgium
- France
- Germany
- Ireland
- Israel
- Malta
- New Zealand
- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- United States
- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £473019 | £334721 | — | — |
| March 31, 2024 | £321841 | £317218 | — | — |
| March 31, 2023 | £252611 | £255523 | — | — |
| March 31, 2022 | £239990 | £310062 | — | — |
| March 31, 2021 | £338312 | £298117 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Professor SHEILA CLARE HOLLINS FRCPSYCH** (Chair) — appointed June 18, 2019
- Amanda Mordey — appointed July 28, 2025
- Amber Fabian — appointed July 8, 2024
- Dr Madeleine Blackburn OBE — appointed Jan. 19, 2026
- Jacqueline Anne Kelly — appointed Jan. 24, 2025
- John Kelly MA, LLB — appointed June 18, 2019
- Khurrum Beg — appointed Oct. 25, 2021
- Mark Malcomson CBE — appointed Nov. 6, 2023
- Nataliya Tetruyeva — appointed April 27, 2020
- Nicole Gordon-Reid — appointed July 28, 2025
- Tim Whiting — appointed July 28, 2025
- Tobias Steed — appointed April 27, 2020