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 and 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.
Ways you can support the library
Donate
Make a donation to support the Library to continue encouraging and enabling writers to write, readers to read and thinkers to think.
Make a donation
Become a friend of Gladstone’s Library
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.
Become a friend
Support us from the U.S.A
In 2024, Gladstone’s Library announced a partnership with the Chapel and York U.S. Foundation to accept U.S. donations for our benefit.
Support Us
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.
Volunteer
Leaving A Gift To Gladstone’s Library In Your Will
Even the most modest of gifts can make a real difference so, if Gladstone’s Library has been important to you, if you believe in the values that we work to uphold, please remember Gladstone’s Library in your will.
Leave a Gift