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  1. How we help
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What we do

Story CDs and DVDs

Story CDs and DVDs

Every year we help over 5,000 prisoners to record bedtime stories for their children. By sending a story disc to their children, parents can bring comfort to their children and share the joy of storytelling from behind bars. Our friendly team are there to help less confident readers and the editing process means that even non-readers can take part. Read more

Published: 20th November, 2018

Updated: 20th November, 2020

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Training/Work Experience

Training/Work Experience

Recordings from prisons all over the UK are sent to our headquarters and main production centre at HMP Channings Wood in Devon. Our sixteen prisoner editors are trained to use industry standard audio / video software to make the stories into extra special gifts for the children. Read more

Published: 2nd November, 2018

Updated: 21st November, 2020

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Workshops

Workshops

We help prisoners to make other educational and fun gifts such as memory books, calendars, challenge charts and pop-up books. A lot of work and creativity goes into these activities and the children love their personalised gifts. Some of these activities are ideal for older children. Read more

Published: 21st November, 2018

Updated: 21st November, 2020

Author: Storybook Dads

Swaps

Swaps

Started because of Covid-19 restrictions. Prisoners and their children ‘swap’ a pack of activity sheets so they can learn interesting and fun stuff about each other. Read more

Published: 20th November, 2020

Updated: 8th March, 2021

Author: Storybook Dads

Families on Film

Families on Film

Our Families on Film project helps to keep imprisoned parents in touch with their children. Children/immediate family members can record videos at home, send it to us and we will get it to their loved one in prison, on DVD. Read more

Published: 20th November, 2020

Updated: 18th March, 2021

Author: Storybook Dads

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  • Half marathon for Storybook Dads

    Half marathon for Storybook Dads

    I know that maintaining family links whilst in prison is crucial for prisoners' mental health and to reduce the likelihood of reoffending. I love reading with my own daughter, it is a joy and a comfort for her, so the idea of using stories to connect children and parents who are separated really speaks to me.

  • 'Delight for children who receive bedtime stories from their imprisoned parent'

    'Delight for children who receive bedtime stories from their imprisoned parent'

    a recent InYourArea article by The Rotary Club of Tiverton

  • "I miss Daddy

    when I feel lonely I listen to my CD and hearing his voice makes me feel better."

  • 26 miles for Storybook Dads

    26 miles for Storybook Dads

    After many years of being an unfit asthmatic, I started the couch to 5K training programme in 2015. I remember awful experiences of cross country as a child, and many a tale of being put on all fours in high school after an asthma attack...

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  • Our story

    Our story

    Storybook Dads is a multi-award winning charity, well-known and respected in the prison estate...but back in 2002 it was a very different story! Click here to find out more about our humble beginnings.

  • Volunteer

    Volunteer

    "I think Storybook Dads staff probably see the best side of prisoners as most Dads love and miss their children very much."

  • Where we work

    Where we work

    We work in approximately 100 UK prisons, including women’s prisons, youth offender institutes and secure hospitals.

  • Story CDs and DVDs

    Story CDs and DVDs

    Every year we help over 5,000 prisoners to record bedtime stories for their children. By sending a story disc to their children, parents can bring comfort to their children and share the joy of storytelling from behind bars. Our friendly team are there to help less confident readers and the editing process means that even non-readers can take part.

  • Sharon's Story

    Sharon's Story

  • Awards

    Awards

    We are incredibly proud that our innovative work has been recognised and has earned us a number of prestigious awards over the years.

  • Training/Work Experience

    Training/Work Experience

    Recordings from prisons all over the UK are sent to our headquarters and main production centre at HMP Channings Wood in Devon. Our sixteen prisoner editors are trained to use industry standard audio / video software to make the stories into extra special gifts for the children.

  • Annual reviews

    Annual reviews

    Read about the impact of our work in our Annual Reviews.

  • Workshops

    Workshops

    We help prisoners to make other educational and fun gifts such as memory books, calendars, challenge charts and pop-up books. A lot of work and creativity goes into these activities and the children love their personalised gifts. Some of these activities are ideal for older children.

  • How much does it cost?

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HMP Channings Wood
Denbury
Newton Abbot
Devon
TQ12 6DW

0300 365 3237
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Storybook Dads is a registered charity in England and Wales. Charity Registration No. 1101208