High-impact
For roughly the cost of one year's private school fees, we can fully build, stock and run a library that serves 200+ children.
A high-impact investment
Why donate?
With funding calculated per pupil and headcount numbers reducing, most state primary schools are stretched on the basics. A school library is often seen as an unaffordable luxury — which is exactly why, in an area of book poverty, building one can be one of the best returns on investment there is.
Long-term impact
This isn't a one-off. Every year a new cohort of children starts at the school — and benefits from the library.
100% directly to projects
100% of your donation goes directly to current projects. You can see what we're raising for next below.
A safe space
It isn't only about books. A good library is a calm, safe space — and many of the children in the schools we work with have difficult home lives.
Where your donation goes
100% goes directly to projects
We keep costs to a minimum by sourcing most books through donations and relying on volunteers for the labour. Choose the tier that feels right — or, if cash isn't an option, donate books instead.
Decoration
Make the library a calm, inviting space that children want to spend time in.
- Decoration£2,000
- Artwork£1,500
- Stationery and signage£500
Total£4,000
Installation
Set the library up for success with the furniture, software and systems it needs to run smoothly.
- Shelving and furniture£15,000
- IT and hardware£2,000
- Library system (first year)£400
Total£17,400
Transformation
Cover the full cost of turning a blank room into a fully stocked, decorated and operational library.
- Decoration£2,000
- Artwork£1,500
- Stationery and signage£500
- Shelving and furniture£15,000
- IT and hardware£2,000
- Library system (first year)£400
- Books£1,400
Total£22,800
If you can't donate cash, donate books
We're always looking for good quality books for 4–12 year olds.