The Book Trade Charity

New homes for new starters in the book trade

If you are starting out in the book trade we are now accepting applications for our exciting development at Bookbinders Cottages, London N20 - providing subsidized accommodation to young people entering the trade with no deposits to pay. Contact Glenda at [email protected] to learn more Read more
Long-term tenancies

We currently have four flats suitable for longer-term tenancies available at Bookbinders Cottages. For further details please call Glenda on 01923 263128 or email [email protected] Read more

To be the route through which the book trade helps colleagues in need, and encourages fresh talent to join

New homes for new starters in the book trade

If you are starting out in the book trade we are now accepting applications for our exciting development at Bookbinders Cottages, London N20 - providing subsidized accommodation to young people entering the trade with no deposits to pay. Contact Glenda at [email protected] to learn more

Fundraising

The Book Trade Charity is the support charity for everyone working in the UK Book industry. You can support your colleagues who are facing difficult personal circumstances - or encourage new, young people to join our industry - by raising funds for us.

Shop

In addition to our regular booksales, we have a wide range of rare books for sale, including signed copies, available for delivery or free collection; this is a small selection. For our regular sales, visit our Booksales section.

Our impact

200+

people received grants in 2019

£230 K

2019 Grants:

Regular Welfare support - £140,000 to over 80 recipients

One-off Welfare grants - £68,000 to 70 people

Interns & 'Entry' Support - £23,000 to 50 people

50

tenants live in our affordable housing

Make a donation

Please select a donation amount (required)

£25

We give Grants of £625 per day supporting people from all walks of life when they need it most

£150

The average monthly grant to a beneficiary receiving regular welfare support from BTBS.

£1,000

'Buy a Brick!' £1,000 will sponsor and name a brick at the Bookbinders Cottages, supporting the next generation.

Other

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