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The Fatherhood Institute

Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c.

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Official record Companies House · updated 27th September 2026 · Sources

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Previous officers 30

  1. William Mcdonald 2013-2026 Director View profile
  2. Arturo Franco 2013-2018 Director View profile
  3. Jim Godfrey 2013-2013 Director View profile
  4. Humera Khan 2012-2015 Director View profile
  5. Tim Linehan 2012-2015 Director View profile
  6. Tina Miller 2012-2020 Director View profile
  7. Julian Shaw 2012-2014 Director View profile
  8. Charlotte Sarah Vere 2012-2015 Director View profile
  9. Revd Martin Richard Field 2010-2015 Director View profile
  10. Dr Adam James Lent 2010-2012 Director View profile
  11. James Alexander Spackman 2009-2013 Director View profile
  12. Dr Judith Frances Dunn 2009-2011 Director View profile
  13. Mark Bunting 2009-2014 Director View profile
  14. Jolyon Toby Dennis Maugham 2008-2013 Director View profile
  15. Nicholas John Teunon 2007-2007 Director View profile
  16. Carolyn Joan Unsted 2005-2012 Director View profile
  17. Lisa Harker 2005-2009 Director View profile
  18. Melvyn Davis 2005-2010 Director View profile
  19. Dr Bronwen Jean Cohen 2005-2008 Director View profile
  20. Michael Ernest Lamb 2005-2009 Director View profile
  21. Julie Mellor 2005-2008 Director View profile
  22. Benjamin Jacob Rose 2005-2008 Director View profile
  23. Mark Trevor Phillips 1999-2003 Director View profile
  24. David Ian Bartlett 1999-1999 Director View profile
  25. Richard Stein 1999-2005 Director View profile
  26. Robert William Salisbury 1999-2005 Director View profile
  27. Dr Elsa Ferri 1999-2005 Director View profile
  28. Clare Rachel Fisher 1999-1999 Director View profile
  29. Robert Vincent Williams 2009-2009 Secretary View profile
  30. Duncan Mark Fisher 1999-2009 Secretary View profile

Directors and secretaries as filed at Companies House.

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About

What it does
Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c.; Other education n.e.c.
Incorporated
08/02/1999
Registered office
London
Also a registered charity
The Fatherhood Institute
Previous names
Fathers Direct (until 26/10/2007)

Ownership

Owned by (4) iOwned byIndividuals and companies registered as having significant control over this company, from the Companies House PSC (persons with significant control) register. People whose ownership could not be confirmed to one individual are not listed as confirmed owners.

  • John Michael O'Sullivan
    significant influence (trust) · notified 2020-02-01 - confirmed: also a director of this company
  • Tina Miller ceased 2020-01-31
    significant influence (trust) · notified 2017-02-01 - confirmed: also a director of this company
  • William Mcdonald ceased 2023-02-02
    significant influence (trust) · notified 2017-02-01 - confirmed: also a director of this company
  • Arturo Franco ceased 2018-02-20
    significant influence (trust) · notified 2017-02-01
  • Possible match - name could not be confirmed to one individualiPossible matchThis PSC filing could not be confirmed to one individual. Not shown as confirmed ownership.

Group

  1. The Fatherhood Institute is controlled by John Michael O'Sullivan
    Evidence
    active significant influence (trust) · notified 2020-02-01 · source: Companies House PSC register

Ultimately controlled by John Michael O'Sullivan.

Ownership paths are calculated from Companies House persons-with-significant-control filings. Each step shows the filed nature of control and dates; a step marked "ceased" is historical, not current.

Grants received

3 grants · £266,499 total

360Giving data, published by funders. Coverage only includes funders who publish their grants to 360Giving, so these figures are a floor, not a complete picture.

Top funders

  • The National Lottery Community Fund · £240,573 (2 grants)
  • Walcot Foundation · £25,926

Most recent

  • The National Lottery Community Fund £20,0002025-02-13
  • Walcot Foundation £25,9262012-07-17
  • The National Lottery Community Fund £220,5732004-11-09
Board analysis

Board DNA

How this board is put together, from the Companies House officer record and Charity Commission trustee records - deterministic, no AI.iBoard compositionCounted from the dated Companies House officer record: the current directors only, past directors excluded.

5 directors on the board

5.9y median 4.8y
average tenure
12.6y
longest tenure

Directors past 6 years

First-time vs portfolio directors

First-time (2)

Portfolio (3)

Left in the last 12 months

Where else this board sits iWhere else this board sitsThe charitable fields these directors govern in elsewhere, by Charity Commission classification. Excludes this company and any charity it is the legal face of.

Professional services 5Business services 1Health and social care 1

The sectors these directors govern in elsewhere. This company, and any charity it is the legal face of, are excluded - counting them would just tell you what you are already looking at.

Gaps to watch

  • Narrow spread of sectors across the board

Where to look Suggested search: directors from a wider range of sectors.

Sources

Official record from Companies House. Governance Register calculates the connections.

Record details
Company number
03709549
Status
Active
Type
PRI/LBG/NSC (Private, Limited by guarantee, no share capital, use of 'Limited' exemption)
Accounts next due
31/12/2026
Edition
Register edition compiled 27th September 2026
Labels
Official record from Companies House · Calculated derived by Governance Register.

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