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The Book Trade Charity has launched an appeal to raise £185,000 to support members of the industry though the cost of living crisis.

During the first five months of 2022, the charity has already given out grants of more £114,000 in response to requests for financial assistance from individuals and families in need, double the usual amount applied for by this stage of the year. This money is needed to put food on tables, heat homes and put the lights on, the charity said, but with energy prices expected to go up again this winter, and inflation taking hold, it fears more people will need assistance, and wants to ensure there are enough funds so nobody has to be turned away.

You can help Marathon Team BTBS now by sponsoring me and help us actively grow our grants programme and the provision of affordable accommodation.

What your donation means.

Your donation enables us to provide regular and one-off grants, a life saver for some of our beneficiaries. We turn around applications in days not weeks.

We drive positive change and are a springboard for hundreds of colleagues and applicants from all corners of the book trade and from all walks of life. Crisis does not discriminate.

Your donation helps:

Put food on tables, heat homes and keeps the lights on

Relocation for a dream job with the provision of subsidised housing

Support people’s growth and development with the skills needed to progress and realise their potential.

Covid has hit hard and now is the time to give back, to mobilise and come together to ensure that those in crisis are supported to thrive in an industry that we all love. Your donation will be acknowledged and very gratefully received.

Please support #TeamBTBS and witness the positive lasting impact that BTBS has on countless lives.

THANK YOU!

The Book Trade Charity (BTBS): 2022 TCS London Marathon (enthuse.com)