Changing Lives Since 1837
We exist to support colleagues across the book trade and their families, providing grants and housing when they need it most.
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Peter’s story…
Meet one of our recent grantees Peter. He was awarded an Ernest Hecht grant which he says saved his family from homelessness. We are so grateful to him for sharing his story.
*name changed to maintain confidentiality
Book Sale Dates 2025
Our legendary book sales take place at The Foyle Centre, WD4 8LT. Every few months we stock our shelves with incredible donated titles from our donors across the book trade. All monies raised support our vital work, supporting colleagues in a crisis. As a general rule: £2 for paperback fiction or children’s, £4 for hardback fiction , other prices individually marked.
Friday 21st February
The Foyle Centre
WD4 8LT
12PM - 5PM
Friday 20th June
The Foyle Centre
WD4 8LT
12PM - 5PM
Friday 26th September
The Foyle Centre
WD4 8LT
12PM - 5PM
Friday 21st November
The Foyle Centre
WD4 8LT
12PM - 5PM
Saturday 22nd February
The Foyle Centre
WD4 8LT
10AM - 2PM
Saturday 21st June
The Foyle Centre
WD4 8LT
10AM - 2PM
Saturday 27th September
The Foyle Centre
WD4 8LT
10AM - 2PM
Saturday 22nd November
The Foyle Centre
WD4 8LT
10AM - 2PM
Monday 24th -Friday 28th February
The Foyle Centre
WD4 8LT
10AM - 2PM
Monday 23rd -Friday 27th
June
The Foyle Centre
WD4 8LT
10AM - 2PM
Monday 29th Sept -Friday 3rd Oct.
WD4 8LT
10AM - 2PM
Monday 24th -Friday 28th
November
The Foyle Centre
WD4 8LT
10AM - 2PM
COST OF LIVING APPEAL
#185APPEAL
Help us to raise £185,000 in order to provide much-needed help to colleagues over the tough months ahead.