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The easy way to donate books

Looking to declutter your bookshelves and give your pre-loved books a new home? With WeBuyBooks – the UK's leading book donation service – it’s never been easier to donate your books and make a positive impact! We’re passionate about keeping books in circulation and reducing waste.

When you donate your books with us, they’re passed on to someone who will cherish them as much as you did. Plus, you can even choose to donate the value of your books to a charity of your choice, supporting a good cause while freeing up space in your home.

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The easy way to donate books

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Donate books and support a charity you care about

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Donate books and support a charity you care about

So far this year, our customers have made an average of £20.00* by selling their items toWeBuyBooks The Book Specialist

What books can I donate?

You’ll be glad to know we consider buying any genre of book and just about any other book you can think of!

Cookbooks
Fiction books
Novels
Comic books
Art books
Business books
Uni/Textbooks

+ More!

Think you might have a rare find?

No ISBN? No problem! Some old or specialist books don't have an ISBN, which can make it difficult to get a price for them. However, you can still sell books without an ISBN using our catalogue! Browse hundreds of specialist books on our catalogue to find yours.

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We don’t just buy books…

Yes, you can sell books to us, but did you know you can also sell DVDs, CDs and video games as well? That means you can get rid of all your old stuff in one go! And it’s just as easy to sell DVDs, CDs and video games.

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What condition do my items have to be in?

We’ve got clear condition guidelines for the books, CD’s, DVD’s and games we will accept.

Check our full condition guidelines to make sure your book is suitable to sell. If we receive your book and it doesn’t meet our guidelines, we’ll give you the option to have it returned at cost, or recycle it for you. Read our full condition guidelines before selling.

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What condition do my items have to be in?

  • Fire or smoke damage
  • Tears to the cover or pages
  • Significant damage or tear to the binding
  • Water damage
  • Badly stained
  • Missing, loose or torn pages

  • Missing or wrong CD discs
  • Copied discs
  • CDs without the original packaging, artwork or instructions
  • Discs with cracks, deep scratches or that are misshapen
  • Have faulty or failed sound

  • Missing DVDs
  • Mismatched discs and cases
  • Pirated or copied DVDs
  • Are ex- rental copies
  • Discs without the original packaging, artwork or instructions
  • Discs with cracks, deep scratches or that are misshapen

  • Missing or wrong video game discs
  • Discs with cracks, dents, deep scratches or that are misshapen
  • Games with damaged or missing original packaging, artwork or instructions

Why donate books with WeBuyBooks?

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Help the Planet, Support a Charity

When you donate books, you’re reducing waste and promoting sustainability. Plus, with our charity donation feature, you can support a cause close to your heart.

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Donate Books Near You

We make it simple, wherever you are. Send your books to us for free, or book a home collection. Whether you're looking to donate books near me or donate online, we've got the perfect solution.

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Declutter and Donate

Free up space at home by donating books. Whether it's a stack of novels, textbooks, or children's books, we’ll help you put them to good use.

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Quick and Easy Donations

In just a few clicks, you can send us your books and choose to donate their value to a charity of your choice. It’s an easy and rewarding way to make a difference.

How your donations make a difference

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Every book donation goes a long way! When you give, you’re helping fund amazing work that changes lives, supports communities or protects animals.

Want to see exactly how your donation helps? Check out our partner charities and explore how your gift could make a real difference. Just click on a charity to see the impact your donation can have!

  • £50 helps fund critical research for life-changing discoveries.
  • £7 enables Stroke Support Coordinators to provide vital emotional and practical care for a month.

  • £16 gives access to the SMILE-RA self-management program.
  • £34 supports a helpline call, offering guidance in a time of crisis.
  • £83 provides practical and emotional support for three newly diagnosed people.

  • £5 pays for a new member welcome pack.
  • £10 funds a year’s worth of communications like MyNews.
  • £80 supports someone through a Benefits/Welfare application or tribunal process.

  • £15 trains a healthcare professional to better support patients.
  • £37 funds research using a digital imaging system for brain tissue studies.
  • £82 keeps helpline technology running for a day.

  • £7.50 per month funds therapies and counselling for patients.
  • £15 per month provides counselling for newly diagnosed patients.
  • £50 per month ensures dignified end-of-life care at home.

  • Support anti-poaching efforts.
  • Protect wildlife habitats.
  • Monitor endangered species populations.
  • Establish marine protected areas.

  • £10 covers a patient’s evening meal.
  • £25 could pay for a bereavement support session
  • £150 funds a nurse for a day.

  • £5 provides a memory pack for a bereaved family.
  • £15 could pay for a relaxing session of music therapy.
  • £50 funds one-on-one counselling for those in need.

  • £10 supports an abused or abandoned dog.
  • £25 funds emergency vet treatment.
  • £50 covers vaccinations for a litter of puppies or kittens.

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Got multiple items? We‘ve got you covered

Struggling to make out the small ISBN digits is a thing of the past. The WeBuyBooks app has a handy barcode scanner to help you add your items faster and save you time. But traditionalists don‘t worry; there‘s still an option to input the codes manually.

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Frequently asked questions

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When you sell your books to WeBuyBooks, you can choose to donate their value to one of our charity partners. Instead of entering payment details, select the donation option at checkout.

WeBuyBooks offers a nationwide service for donating books. No matter where you are in the UK, we make it easy for you to donate by offering free postage or home collection.

We ensure that all donated books are either rehomed or responsibly recycled if they cannot be sold. The value of your donated books is sent directly to your chosen charity.

Yes! We accept books as well as CDs, DVDs, and video games. You can donate all of these items through our service to benefit your chosen charity.

We provide free shipping for all book donations. Simply print out the postage label we provide, or schedule a collection, and we’ll take care of the rest.

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