Storybook Dads
Analysis
Storybook Dads is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cornwall. It was registered in December 2003, 23 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Storybook Dads reported income of £340k and spending of £262k, leaving 23% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £219k to £340k (+55%), an average of +12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 74%. Over the whole period it spent 84% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Storybook Dads sits at the 89th percentile: it is larger than about 89% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 87th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Berwick Film & Media Arts Festival (£339k), Applecartlive Ltd (£340k) and Empathy Museum (£339k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
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.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Berwick Film & Media Arts Festival | Berwick-Upon-Tweed | £339k |
| Applecartlive Ltd | Cheltenham | £340k |
| Empathy Museum | London | £339k |
| Haverhill Community Trust | Haverhill | £340k |