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 2024

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 22nd November

The Foyle Centre
WD4 8LT

12PM - 5PM

Saturday 23rd November

The Foyle Centre
WD4 8LT

10AM - 2PM

Monday 25th -Friday 29th 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.

“I really don’t know what we would have done had the Book Trade Charity not been there for us. I know this is a challenging and uncertain time for everyone and having someone to reach out to and get support from is, for us, lifesaving.”