Pictures to Share

is a Social Enterprise that is dedicated to providing high quality and non-patronising books and resources for those with dementia or cognitive problems.  The books can be as a communication aid and reminiscence.  They are great for relatives who want to share meaningful time with a loved one, and also for experienced care home staff planning a group activity around the books.

Quality of Life

Pictures to Share illustrated books have been extensively researched and tested.  They have been shown to encourage meaningful communication and provide real enjoyment so improving the quality of life.  To see what some of our customers say see http://www.picturestoshare.co.uk/individuals/feedback

Who are they for?

Whether problems are caused by Alzheimer's Disease, stroke, Parkinson's Disease, brain injury or any other condition, we provide activity resources that can be enjoyed by anyone affected, as well as by their carers.

Care Homes - Care Homes face real difficulties in making sure that their residents have enough to do and are enjoying interaction with carers.  It is essential that homes do all they can to encourage meaningful communication between those with dementia and their carers or visitors.  An attractive library of picture books that can be looked at together is an easy and affordable way to solve some of these problems. To see about using the books in care homes see http://www.picturestoshare.co.uk/care-homes

Individuals - Our beautiful books make excellent Christmas/birthday/mother's day/father's day gifts for those with dementia who are often difficult to buy for.

To view the books go to http://www.picturestoshare.co.uk/shop/books

If you would like to request a brochure email info@picturestoshare.co.uk

What else do we do?

Pictures to share also publishes a range of attractive pictures for frames. To view our pictures see http://www.picturestoshare.co.uk/shop/other-products

A DVD of images, music and poetry is currently in development.

About Pictures to Share C.I.C.

Pictures to Share Community Interest Company is based in rural Cheshire. It was established as a social enterprise in 2005 to develop resources for people living with dementia.

 Our Managing Director

Helen Bate BA Dip Arch BA(Hons),

Managing Director, Helen Bate BA Dip Arch BA(Hons) originally trained and worked as an Architect before studying for a degree in illustration. She originally had the idea for ‘Pictures to Share' illustrated books when her own mother had dementia and she became aware of the lack of suitable resources. 

Helen is also a children's illustrator.  To see Helen's work see www.helenbateillustration.co.uk

 Our other Directors

Adrian Lomas, 
Keith Bate Dip Arch and  
Jeanne Farrow BSc(Hons).

As a Community Interest Company, all the profits are re-invested in the company to produce further books and resources for people living with dementia.