Support Us

Gladstone’s Library is an entirely independent charity that relies on the kindness of friends, funders, and donors, who share our values, to ensure that this nationally important institution can continue to grow and prosper.

Your generous support will

• ensure our collections are free to access.
• help preserve our unique Grade 1 listed Library.
• contribute to the conservation of our rare books and archives.
• provide a quiet space for writers, researchers, and authors.

You’ll ensure that Gladstone’s Library is here for you – and those that need it – long into the future.

Become a Friend of Gladstone’s Library

Gladstone’s Library was established for people like you, with a passion for learning, discussion, and reflection.

By becoming a Friend of Gladstone’s Library and making a regular donation you are helping us to do more. Your regular support will fund conservation, engagement and outreach and will ensure that our doors stay open for readers and writers of all ages.

For £5 a month you will receive:

• Bespoke ‘Friends’ tote bag and bookmark*.
• 10% discount voucher off Food for Thought or our bookshop (12 months expiry).
• Access to all recorded talks through our online digital archive - Gladstone Bag.
• Advance notice of special offers and events.
• Quarterly Friends e-newsletter.
• Priority booking for our annual literary festival – Gladfest.
• Special events and visits for Friends.

*Applicable for donations over £5 a month/£15 a quarter/£60 a year.

All donations can be made monthly, quarterly or annually on a date of your choosing (please note: if you are based in the USA and would like a tax-efficient way of giving regularly, please click the 'donate from the USA' link or button below).

Click the button below to become a Friend.

Donate

Make a donation to support the Library to continue encouraging and enabling writers to write, readers to read and thinkers to think. Click the button below to donate.

Donate From the USA

Donors from the USA can use the button below.

Volunteer

Gladstone’s Library has a thriving volunteer programme. Volunteers work in the Reading Rooms, help to run events, and tend to our gardens. Volunteers help us extend our team and broaden our skills.

Click the button below to find out more. 

Gladstone’s Library is registered with the Fundraising Regulator and is committed to legal, open, honest and respectful fundraising. The Library is also committed to fundraising in line with the Code of Fundraising Practice – the UK’s charitable fundraising standards. Click here for more details.