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 2026
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 6th February
12PM - 5PM
Saturday 7th February
10AM - 2PM
Monday 9th - Friday 13th February
10AM - 2PM
Friday 25th September
12PM - 5PM
Saturday 26th September
10AM - 2PM
Monday 28th Sept - 2nd October
10AM - 2PM
Friday 19th June
12PM - 5PM
Saturday 20th June
10AM - 2PM
Monday 22nd - Friday 26th June
10AM - 2PM
Friday 20th November
12PM - 5PM
Saturday 21st November
10AM - 2PM
Monday 23rd - Friday 27th November
10AM - 2PM
