Donate to Scottish Book Trust to share the magic of books

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The only books that children like Ewan have are the ones given to them by Scottish Book Trust. Without books, children are missing out, and the impact of this lasts a lifetime. 

Your donations will support a love of reading in children, families and adults through all life stages. This includes creating specialised kits to support families to share stories, songs and rhymes with their children, sending tactile books to children with additional support needs, and gifting books to families who need them most through food banks and community hubs. 

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How you’ve helped

With your support, Scottish Book Trust aims to help everyone in Scotland access books and all the benefits they bring through reading and writing. Here's just some of what we have accomplished together:

  • Our work reaches all 32 local authorities in Scotland every year, from the Borders to the Highlands and Islands
  • More than 100 people living with dementia and their loved ones are supported to share reading together and strengthen their relationships through Reading is Caring annually
  • 8.8 million+ books to date have been gifted to support children and families across Scotland
  • 3,000+ teachers, librarians and other learning professionals supported each year to share the magic of books and reading in a variety of settings
  • 180 have been published by our New Writers Awards alumni since 2009

Looking for other ways to support Scottish Book Trust?

There are lots of ways that you can support people in Scotland to reach their potential through reading and writing.

This Christmas, you can shop with us for gifts and donate on behalf of others – receiving a special gift certificate to share with your loved ones. You can fundraise for us, become a Friend of Scottish Book Trust, join The Book Club, and more!

Other ways to support

Decorations by E.H. Shepard, taken from The House at Pooh Corner

Every child deserves the comfort and joy books bring. Feed their imagination and transform lives. Donate now to give the magic of books to a child like Ewan.

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