We’ve started our very own charity! 100% of donations go to brilliant causes that boost literacy and protect the planet. From getting books into schools, prisons and shelters, to backing eco-projects that make a real difference — it’s all powered by our amazing customers and team 💚📚🌍

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"When two out of three children lack books, something needs to change."

- Bernie's Book Bank

We've Donated Over £116k to Charities

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  • Schoolreaders
  • Give a Book
  • First Story
  • Children's BookFest
  • The Elizabeth Foundation
  • Elson Community Library & Hub
  • ARVON Foundation
  • Forward Arts Foundation
  • 826CHI
  • Bernie's BookBank
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"The donation from World of Books Foundation means that we can get more books into the hands of those who need them the most."

- Give a Book

Our Trustees (the people who make all this possible)

  • Martin Nye

    Former Chair of World of Books

  • Katie Waldegrave

    Co-founder of First Story, Now Teach and Now Foster.

  • Hannah Clevett

    World of Books Impact Manager & Rare Books Business Manager

  • Monica Parle

    Co-Executive Director at Forward Arts Foundation

  • Vanessa Connell

    World of Books Executive Assistant to CEO & CFO

"World of Books' donation will support hundreds of underserved young people"

- First Story

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If you'd like to apply or find out more information, then please email WoBFoundation@worldofbooks.com

If you're interested in donating to support literacy and the circular economy then you can do this by clicking the link below!

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