Impact Report
A round up of our impact in the communities we operate in.
Impact at local schools
83%
Of schools say that we have helped to create a culture of reading within their school.
91%
Of schools say that we have helped increase interest in reading from disengaged pupils.
100%
Of schools say that we have encouraged more pupil conversations about books and reading.
Since our inception in 2018, we have…
Supported the literacy of over
130,000
school pupils
Created or contributed to
25
new school reading spaces
Worked with more than
400
schools & organisations
Distributed over
170,000
books, comics & magazines
It is fantastic to see children reading for pleasure again. These books will make a difference to many children’s lives.”
Karen Robertson - Holbeach Primary School
We cannot believe the generosity of the general public. It’s the best thing that has happened to this school in years.”
Dean Houson - St Saviour’s Primary School
This is such a wonderful initiative. Thanks to ABC Book Club we were able to add yet more brilliant titles to our shelves for our children to discover.”
Mrs Drury - Elm Wood Primary School
The children absolutely love the library - it’s really lovely calming space which creates an engaging environnment and climate to promote reading for pleasure”
Lydia Baldwin - Lyndhurst Primary School
Rob Sargent
Former Chair of Trustees,
ABC Book Club
ABC Book Club
I am immensely proud to have chaired ABC Book Club’s Board of Trustees.
Thanks to the generous help of our investors, volunteers and donating members of the public, ABC continues to go from strength to strength, donating thousands of books every month to local schools and organisations."
Our Reach
Library project
Book project
How can you help?
You can donate pre-loved children's books suitable for ages 5-11 at any of our 50+ drop off locations throughout SE London and North Kent.
