Books Beyond Words
Analysis
Books Beyond Words is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Surrey. It was registered in June 2019, 7 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and disability, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services, provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Books Beyond Words reported income of £473k and spending of £335k, leaving 29% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £338k to £473k (+40%), an average of +8.7% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 47%. Over the whole period it spent 93% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Books Beyond Words sits at the 83rd percentile: it is larger than about 83% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 89th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Aireborough Voluntary Services to the Elderly (Avsed) (£473k), The Fatherhood Institute (£474k) and Wytham Hall Limited (£473k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own 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.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Aireborough Voluntary Services to the Elderly (Avsed) | Leeds | £473k |
| The Fatherhood Institute | London | £474k |
| Wytham Hall Limited | London | £473k |
| Oxford Centre for Education and Research in Palliative Care: Sobell House | Churchill Hospital | £474k |