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Storybook Dads

Records imprisoned parents reading personalised stories to their children on video and audio. The stories are sent to the children to help to maintain meaningful contact and promote literacy and learning during the period of separation. This scheme is offered thoughout most prisons in England and Wales and a few in Scotland. Opertates in both men and women's prisons.

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Records imprisoned parents reading personalised stories to their children on video and audio. The stories are sent to the children to help to maintain meaningful contact and promote literacy and learning during the period of separation. This scheme is offered thoughout most prisons in England and Wales and a few in Scotland. Opertates in both men and women's prisons.

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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.

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Frequently asked questions about Storybook Dads

What does Storybook Dads do?

Records imprisoned parents reading personalised stories to their children on video and audio. The stories are sent to the children to help to maintain meaningful contact and promote literacy and learning during the period of separation. This scheme is offered thoughout most prisons in England and Wales and a few in Scotland. Opertates in both men and women's prisons.

When was Storybook Dads registered as a charity?

Storybook Dads was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 June 2026 as charity number 1218652.

Who runs Storybook Dads?

Storybook Dads is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Arthur Richard Hearl. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Storybook Dads operate?

Storybook Dads operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Storybook Dads a registered charity?

Yes — Storybook Dads is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1218652.

Details

Address
Storybook Dads
18 Belle Vue Road
Saltash
Cornwall
PL12 6ES
Registration Date
26 June 2026
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5292658
Charity Number
1218652

Trustees

Arthur Richard Hearl Chair
Denise Ann Watkins
Hilary Anne Frank
Also governs 1 other charity
Jacqueline Frances Butler
Kenneth Stanley Martin
Also governs 1 other charity

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