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Storybook Dads

Storybook Dad, Storybook Families, Storybook Mums, Storybook Dad

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1101208
Status
Registered
Registered
Dec. 16, 2003
Legal form
Other
Area of benefit
Not Defined

Address

Address
Storybook Dads
18 Belle Vue Road
Saltash
Cornwall
PL12 6ES

Activities

Storybook Dads operates in approx 105 prisons nationwide and enables imprisoned parents to send audio and video of themselves reading a story to their children. These stories are edited and enhanced using digital software to make a unique and special gift for each child.

Objects: 1. To advance the education of children of persons who have suffered a legal restriction of their liberty and who are detained particularly but not exclusively in prisons in the UK [England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland], in particular by the provision of recordings of stories for their children in an effort to maintain and strengthen family ties.2. To advance the education of those detainees in the UK by the provision of projects that improve family ties and training in audio and video production with a view to improving their chances of rehabilitation into the community.3. When possible, to advance the education and resettlement of those released from UK prisons by providing the opportunity for further training in audio and video production through paid employment or volunteering with Storybook Dads.

Classification

How
Provides Services
What
Education/training, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Other Charitable Purposes
Who
Children/young People, Other Defined Groups

Areas of operation

Country
Scotland
Region
Throughout England And Wales

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
Dec. 31, 2025 £339,814 £262,078
Dec. 31, 2024 £223,436 £242,969
Dec. 31, 2023 £320,715 £213,538
Dec. 31, 2022 £184,389 £181,719
Dec. 31, 2021 £219,398 £178,506

Trustees

Name Appointed
Arthur Richard Hearl (Chair) Jan. 13, 2014
Denise Ann Watkins July 3, 2025
Hilary FRANK Cllr Aug. 27, 2013
Jackie Butler Feb. 15, 2024
Ken Martin Feb. 15, 2024