redjam Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 I have a load of brand-new kids' books (age 9+) I'd like to donate to a hospital, refuge or charity. I've just done some googling and it looks like the Maudsley is doing a Christmas gift appeal but just wanted to check there wasn't anywhere even more local? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/270356-where-to-donate-new-kids-books-locally/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex_b Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 I?m sure any of the local primary schools would be grateful. The Belham just asked parents for donations of used books. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/270356-where-to-donate-new-kids-books-locally/#findComment-1469928 Share on other sites More sharing options...
legalalien Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 That's interesting as I've offered to donate used but good condition children's books to various local schools over the years and been turned down as they only want new books. Does anyone have suggestions of where to donate recent but used (read once) adult books? I usually leave in a box outside with a "help yourself" note on a fine day, but would def donate to a hospital / library etc if any interest. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/270356-where-to-donate-new-kids-books-locally/#findComment-1469929 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digbina Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 I?m not sure who you would contact but HMP Brixton will take adult books for the prison library(probably not Mills and Boon!). Or you could contact a prisoner literary group. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/270356-where-to-donate-new-kids-books-locally/#findComment-1470275 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sally Eva Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Oxfam have a good second hand book shop in Herne Hill. Worth a visit, book lovers.https://onlineshop.oxfam.org.uk/shop/local-shops/oxfam-bookshop-herne-hill Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/270356-where-to-donate-new-kids-books-locally/#findComment-1470279 Share on other sites More sharing options...
siousxiesue Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Copleston Centre?redjam Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> I have a load of brand-new kids' books (age 9+)> I'd like to donate to a hospital, refuge or> charity. I've just done some googling and it looks> like the Maudsley is doing a Christmas gift appeal> but just wanted to check there wasn't anywhere> even more local? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/270356-where-to-donate-new-kids-books-locally/#findComment-1470410 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peckhamgatecrasher Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Albrighton Centre Food Bank will be giving Christmas presents to their customers. New children's books would be very welcome. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/270356-where-to-donate-new-kids-books-locally/#findComment-1470462 Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjam Posted November 23, 2020 Author Share Posted November 23, 2020 Some great ideas here - thank you so much everyone (and for the private messages). I will follow up. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/270356-where-to-donate-new-kids-books-locally/#findComment-1470476 Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Barber Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Perhaps worth also asking the asylum centre staff at Barry House, 263 Barry Road, SE22 0JT. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/270356-where-to-donate-new-kids-books-locally/#findComment-1470739 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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