“Once you learn to read – you will be free forever.”
– Frederick Douglass
GLOBAL
With your help, Global Educational Trust supports libraries across the world including the Gambia, the Philippines, South Africa and Liberia
EDUCATIONAL
Through our “GET Free Books” shops we give free books into communities across the UK. We currently give over 1 MILLION Free books away annually
TRUST
Established in 2011, Global Educational Trust is a trust based charity registered in England 1144969 and Scotland SCO46627
IN THE UK – GET Free Books
Visit one of our “GET Free Books” shops positioned across the UK. You will find a warm welcome, friendly volunteers and all the books are completely FREE OF CHARGE
FREE BOOKS
Reading is an issue of social justice that tops the list of 10 fundamental Human Rights according to the International Literacy Association (ILA). We believe that reading should be available to all, completely free of charge.
Are the books truly FREE?
Yes! All our book are completely free of charge. Donations to help support the charity are welcome however the books are free and their is no compulsion to donate.
So what’s the CATCH?
There is no catch! We receive donations of books and through our “GET Free Books” shops, we make these available into communities across the UK, completely free of charge.
How can I get involved?
First of all, please visit one of our shops and keep Britain reading! Secondly, we are always in need of book donations so if your loft is full or your bookshelves are creaking, donate your books today and give them another chance to be read.
WE NEED YOUR HELP giving away free books
“There are no firmer friendships than those formed between people who love the same books”
– Irving Stone
Major Milestones
2011
THE BEGINNING
Global Educational Trust achieved charity status
2012
INITIAL SUCCESS
First “GET Free Books” shop opened
2017
AMAZING ACHIEVEMENT
The first year we gave away over
1 MILLION books
THE FUTURE…
CONTINUED SUCCESS
We now aim to give away over
1 Million free books every year!
JOIN US IN ONE OF OUR shops
Warm Welcome, Wonderful Volunteers, FREE BOOKS
GET FREE BOOKS
An initiative
brought to you by
Global Educational Trust
Our “GET Free Books” Shops are like every other book shop except just one thing… there’s no till!
Global Educational Trust remains committed to providing books nation-wide – completly free of charge
Our GET Free Books Shops
Hyde
Clarendon Square Shopping Centre, 37 Rutherford Way, Hyde, SK14 2QY
Dewsbury
Princess of Wales Precint, Dewsbury, WF13 1NH
Glasgow
Buchanan Galleries, 220 Buchanan Street, Glasgow, G1 2FF
Sale
Emporium M33, 3-7 Tatton Road, Sale, M33 7EB
Bradford
Unit 5, Darley Street, Bradford,
BD1 3LB
Chester Le Street
Unit 4, St Cuthberts Walk Shopping Centre, Chester Le Street, DH3 3QY
High Wycombe
Unit 17-19 Octagon Parade, High Wycombe, Bucks, HB11 2HU
Lowestoft
Unit 78-80 London Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 1ET
Ipswich
Cafe, Ipswich
Loughborough
Unit 25-26 Market Place, Loughborough, LE11 3EB
Wandsworth
Unit 75, Southside Shopping Centre, Wandsworth, SW18 4TF
Bedworth
1-3 All Saints Square, Bedworth, CV12 8LP
Barnet
Unit 19, The Spires Shopping Centre, 111 High Street, EN5 5XY
Huddersfield
Unit 10, Packhorse Shopping Centre, Huddersfield, HD1 2RT
Castleford
Carlton Lanes Shopping Centre, Castleford, WF10 1AD
Carmarthen
16a Wood’s Row,
Carmarthen, SA31 1BX
VOLUNTEER
testimonials
None of this is possible without our wonderful volunteers. Here is what they say:
Hyde Getfreebooks is the greatest team of booknuts in the country.
Dave, Hyde
Volunteering at GET has been a fantastic way to meet new people in a relaxed but productive environment, get stuck in and contribute to the community. It’s brilliant and really motivating to see how much it’s utilised and appreciated by so many people locally.
Leah, Dewsbury
GET Free Books is a great idea! People love coming into the shop and we have the best team of volunteers!
Laura, Bradford
Customer testimonials
Wonderful bookshop, brilliant choice, lovely people who are very helpful
Dorothy Beasley
Fantastic to see a shop like this… …I’m sure you will help lots of people
C Winter
This bookshop has now become a unique and most welcome focal part of the community. It is a great asset to many people
Jane Armitage
Very good idea. Great for the community. Brings everybody together
Diane
An understated and valuable resource. Much needed and cherished by those whoever hitherto find it!
Werner
What an amazing idea! Please don’t leave
Brian Combs
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