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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.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£183,238
Latest Expenditure
£160,713

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 87.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 87.7%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£183,238
£160,7130 / 26
2024
£123,402
£80,8620 / 22
2023
£143,167
£126,6570 / 6

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Words Matter

What does Words Matter do?

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.

How much income did Words Matter report in 2025?

Words Matter reported total income of £183k and reported expenditure of £161k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Words Matter registered as a charity?

Words Matter was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 December 2022 as charity number 1201281. It has been registered for 4 years.

Who runs Words Matter?

Words Matter is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is NEIL ROGER SHERLOCK. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Words Matter operate?

Words Matter operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Words Matter a registered charity?

Yes — Words Matter is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1201281.

Details

Address
167-169 Great Portland Street
Fifth Floor
W1W 5PF
Registration Date
9 December 2022
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5204157
Charity Number
1201281

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Trustees

NEIL ROGER SHERLOCK Chair
Aimee Charlotte Luther
Edmund Kamm
Jessica Mary Caroline Teresa Bondy
Rebecca Felecia Hickman

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