Pictures to Share

is a Social Enterprise that is dedicated to providing high quality and non-patronising books and activity resources for those with dementia or cognitive problems.

Pictures to Share illustrated books have been shown to encourage meaningful communication and provide real enjoyment so improving the quality of life.

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

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) MA

Helen originally trained and worked as an Architect before studying 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.