--- title: "Stories with Symbols — check charity number 1193393 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Stories with Symbols a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1193393. Education/training charity based in Ashton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/stories-with-symbols retrieved: 2026-08-26T02:10:17.693Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Stories with Symbols is a registered charity (number 1193393) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £19 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Stories with Symbols? Registered charity number 1193393 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Ashton Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £19 Website [storieswithsymbols.com](https://storieswithsymbols.com/) ## What does Stories with Symbols do? Stories with Symbols create and share videos for children with language and communication difficulties, which promote book sharing and language learning. The videos are free to view. ## What causes is Stories with Symbols registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Stories with Symbols yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Stories with Symbols is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=stories-with-symbols&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://storieswithsymbols.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Stories with Symbols a legitimate charity? Yes. Stories with Symbols is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1193393) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Stories with Symbols's charity number? Stories with Symbols's charity number is 1193393. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1193393? Search 1193393 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Stories with Symbols do? Stories with Symbols create and share videos for children with language and communication difficulties, which promote book sharing and language learning. The videos are free to view. Does Stories with Symbols have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Stories with Symbols. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Stories with Symbols? Stories with Symbols's website is https://storieswithsymbols.com — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1193393).