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Scottish Book Trust

Scottish Book Trust Annual Review 2024-25

Scottish Book Trust's Annual Review 2024-25 shows that through Bookbug, its universal book gifting programme supported by the Scottish Government, it gifted over 700,000 books to children across Scotland, including 204,308 Bookbug Bags, and Bookbug Sessions in public libraries were attended by over 300,000 children. During Book Week Scotland it distributed 65,000 copies of its free book, Scotland's Stories: Hope, with over 850 events and activities. More than 600 schools are now accredited through Reading Schools, and over 99,000 children viewed its Authors Live with the BBC programmes.

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Scottish Book Trust is a national charity that believes everyone in Scotland should have equal access to books. It champions reading and writing through programmes including Bookbug book gifting for young children, Reading Schools, Book Week Scotland, Authors Live, Live Literature and support for writers, with a focus on creativity, equality and personal fulfilment. Scottish charity SC027669.

Key Metrics

700,000+ books gifted to children across Scotland through Bookbug
300,000+ children attended Bookbug Sessions in public libraries
600+ schools accredited in the Reading Schools programme

Key Outcomes

  • 65,000 copies of the free book Scotland's Stories: Hope distributed during Book Week Scotland
  • 90% of library users surveyed said their library inspires their love of reading a lot
  • Over 99,000 children viewed Authors Live with the BBC broadcasts

Geography

Scotland

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