We all know that books provide escapism for people, and reading is a lovely way to pass the time. Therefore in February 2018 we were looking to donate books to the homeless in York, however we found there was no specific place where the vulnerable could get books, so Bookcase For All was born.

Our aim is give those who need it access to books. Not everyone feels comfortable entering libraries and with life on the streets hard enough we never ask people to bring books back. They are given freely and without any expectations.

We have been delighted with the support we have received from people and you can see us in action and with some of our friends on Look North

Charity No: 1188007

Book of the Month

The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri Hello Everyone, My name is Rosie, and I have just started volunteering with Bookcase for All. While we are still waiting for everything to start opening up again I have spent most of lockdown getting through my TBR (To Be Read) pile and came across a Buddy Read…

How to donate

We currently have a drop off point up at Monks Cross where you can find a box in the information centre. Alternatively if you would like to drop off in Dringhouses we can arrange that, or we can arrange collection. Email us at candic13@yahoo.co.uk

Our Bookcases

Having started in York we currently have bookcases at Kitchen For Everyone York on the first and third Tuesday of every month. We also have bookcases at Carecent and at the Arc Light Centre (Changing Places) As well as our regular bookshelves we also provide books for schools and nurseries across the city, and give…