The Book Trade Charity shortlisted for national charity award

The Book Trade Charity is excited to announce that it has been nominated by the ACO (Association for Charitable Organisations for the ‘Most Impactful Grant of the Year’ in the national ACO 2024 Annual Awards. This nomination reflects the charity’s significant impact supporting colleagues and their families in the book trade when crisis hits.

The charity tells ‘Peter’s Story’, an anonymised but very real example of a talented young publisher who is faced with potential homelessness. The Book Trade Charity worked with Peter to support him when escalating debts risked his home and the team are so grateful to Peter for sharing his story:

“Without The Book Trade Charity, I would have been made homeless with my mum and now I'm a homeowner; I'll never forget the speed with which they responded to me when I reached out, and how kind and empathetic they were. I would recommend The Book Trade Charity tenfold to anyone in the industry who feels like they are struggling, and they don't know where to turn - they changed my life for the better and I'll never forget it.”  

You can watch Peter’s Story and sign up and support The Book Trade Charity by visiting www.btbs.org

Being shortlisted underscores The Book Trade Charity’s commitment to supporting colleagues with grants and housing when they need it most. The ACO Annual Awards recognises excellence across the charity sector and the achievements of grant-making/benevolent charities that provide financial and wellbeing support to individuals.

Ian Chapman, Chair of the Charity says: “The team at The Book Trade Charity provide a safety net for colleagues like Peter and his family. I am so proud that they are being shortlisted for a national award and encourage each and every publisher, bookseller and printer to join us now in our mission to alleviate hardship for colleagues.”

Isobel Dixon, President, concludes by saying: “I am constantly admiring of the work that Vic Perry and the dedicated team at the Book Trade Charity do to support colleagues in need, right across the book trade and publishing industry. Providing a springboard for new entrants and a vital helping hand – it’s so brilliant that this excellence is being recognised by the Association for Charitable Organisations’ Awards with this shortlisting this year.”

Give today

People wishing to donate to The Book Trade Charity can do so at www.btbs.org quickly and securely. We are very grateful for one-off and monthly donations of all sizes.

For companies wishing to join our annual giving programme and/or donate over £5,000 please contact Nicki Cattle, Finance Manager directly via nicki@btbs.org or call 01923 263128.

To discuss future support to The Book Trade Charity, please contact Vic via victoria@btbs.org anytime.