Do your own fundraising
If you want to organise your own fundraising event for BookTrust, we have lots of support and resources on hand to make it a success!
BookTrust transforms lives by inspiring a love of reading. From hosting a quiz to putting on a concert, giving as you shop to taking on a sponsored walk, discover our inspiration below.
Set up your fundraising webpage
Once you’ve got an idea, it’s time to set up your fundraising page. We use SuperKind and JustGiving.
Hana’s Jumpathon
Hana did a sponsored ‘Jumpathon’, inspired by the Peppa Pig book ‘Sports Day’. Hana got into her pyjamas and did 1,000 jumps, all in aid of BookTrust. The money Hana raised is vital in ensuring that all children have access to books and the magic of stories.
Get inspiredFundraise with us and you’ll get:
- Access to fundraising materials such as bunting, collection boxes, cake labels, t‑shirts, running vests and more!
- Support from our friendly team to help with any questions along the way
- Inspiration and training plans to support you with challenge events
Other ways to support us
Give as you earn
Payroll giving: find out how it works and how to start by checking out the following organisations:
Give as you shop
Sign up and donate to BookTrust via Easy Fundraising and you can make a donation every time you shop!
You can donate through our charity collection tins, which can be found at the counter in any branch of Waterstones across the country when buying books. Or shop via our Bookshop.org.uk page and we’ll receive a donation for every purchase.
Alternatively, auction something valuable through eBay charity – and donate a percentage or the full cost of the sale item.
Other ideas
For other bespoke fundraising ideas, please speak to a member of our fundraising team by emailing [email protected]
Challenge events
Take part in a fun run, 5K, 10K, half marathon, and more by taking a look at the events in your local area.
Discover moreHow your fundraising makes a difference
Did you know that 58% of children in the UK don’t have a bedtime story?
Through our Bookstart Baby programme, over 500,000 families received their baby’s first book
2.7 million books and reading support resources were given to families and partners in 2023/24
For full information, please view our Impact report.