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The Guardian
5 days ago
- Business
- The Guardian
New web retailer BookKind pledges 10% of all sales to charity
A new online bookshop will donate 10% of the value of all purchases to charity. BookKind, launching on Thursday, will allow customers to pick between eight charities working across health, literacy, environment, race equality and international aid to donate to when purchasing books. The initiative will work in a similar way to which donates a portion of sales to independent bookshops. 'You could probably buy your books from cheaper places, but we keep our prices aligned with the recommended retail price so that as much money as possible goes to charity,' said a spokesperson from BookKind. The shop was set up by e-commerce company Monwell, which also runs bookshops for media outlets including the Guardian. 'Having successfully launched bookshops for big media brands such as the Guardian and the Times, we wanted to do something on our own – and to give back,' said Sara Montgomery, co-founder and CEO of Monwell. The company plans to 'grow BookKind into one of the UK's leading book retailers while making a meaningful impact by supporting charities that help the most vulnerable people in society and address critical global challenges.' The eight charities readers can donate to, chosen by Monwell team members, are Dementia UK, Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity, War Child UK, Read for Good, Surfers Against Sewage, Mental Health Foundation, Runnymede Trust – the race equality think tank – and Maggie's, a cancer care charity. 'The money raised throughout the year will help us offer vital practical and emotional support to people with cancer and their families across the country,' said Adam Feder, head of corporate partnerships at Maggie's. 'We were warmed by the staff selection of War Child following an incredibly difficult 2024 for children, young people and caregivers affected by war globally,' said George Baverstock of War Child UK. Sign up to Bookmarks Discover new books and learn more about your favourite authors with our expert reviews, interviews and news stories. Literary delights delivered direct to you after newsletter promotion BookKind will feature reading lists themed around particular social, health, political and environmental issues, and work with publishers on campaigns for new books related to the eight charity causes. 'With representation comes inspiration, and so we're proud to support BookKind's ambition to broaden people's literary collections to include more books by authors of colour and from a range of different backgrounds and perspectives,' said Ellie Ikiebe of Runnymede Trust. 'This is how we can build empathy and a sense of belonging and understanding in an increasingly fractured society.' Each charity will have a dedicated page that will act as its online bookshop. Throughout the year, a rotating 'featured charity' slot will highlight their work. 'We know that reading can be a powerful tool for mental wellbeing, reducing stress and providing a moment of calm,' said Alexa Charnley, Mental Health Foundation's director of fundraising and communications. BookKind 'not only encourages the joy of reading but also enables people to support causes they care about.' 'From comfort and entertainment to learning about the world, visiting different places and making new friends, books have so much to offer,' said Ella Mason of Read for Good. BookKind also plans to 'carry out regular 'Acts of BookKindness'' by sending books to schools and hospitals.
France 24
21-05-2025
- Politics
- France 24
The UN says no aid that has entered Gaza this week has reached Palestinians
13:28 From the show FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks to Rob Williams, CEO of War Child UK, about the spiralling humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The U.N. said Wednesday it was trying to get the desperately needed aid that has entered Gaza this week into the hands of Palestinians amid delays because of fears of looting and Israeli military restrictions. Israeli strikes pounded the territory, killing at least 86 people, according to Gaza's Health Ministry.
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The spring line-up at Greenwich Peninsula including art, music, food and nature
Greenwich Peninsula has unveiled a line-up of spring activities. The peninsula, just two minutes from North Greenwich Tube, will be hosting a series of arts and culture events. The Secret 7" exhibition at NOW Gallery, in partnership with War Child UK, will showcase sleeve designs for tracks by artists including Jessie Ware, Scissor Sisters, and Sophie Ellis-Bextor from April 11 to June 1. The Firepit Gallery is currently presenting Exposed, a contemporary art exhibition supporting the Pink Ribbon Foundation, with 10 per cent of all sales donated to the charity. This exhibition will run until June 7 and is free to attend. The gallery will also host Stories Around the Fire: Black History 365, celebrating the work of UK Black artists from April 10 to April 25. The Greenwich Peninsula Art Trail will guide visitors through public installations by artists including Damien Hirst, Morag Myerscough, and Ian Davenport. The Ecology Park, a four-acre wetland escape, will host several events, including Feathered Friday on April 17 from 11am to 3pm, and the Women's Nature Wellbeing Club on May 9 from 12.30pm to 1.30pm. Explore exhibitions, nature walks, and street food by the river (Image: Greenwich Peninsula) The park is a 12-minute walk from the tube station. The Tide Walkway, a riverside trail with art, food stops, and meditation pods, is open daily from 7am to 10pm. Design District Yoga offers lunchtime yoga on the rooftop every Thursday from 12pm to 1pm for £5. The Peninsula Golf Driving Range is open daily from 8am to 11pm. Eat your way around the world without leaving The Canteen (Image: Greenwich Peninsula) The Canteen Food Hall & Bar offers daily street food from six global kitchens, with drinks served until late. The Greenwich Peninsula Market operates every weekend from 11am to 6pm on Peninsula Square, offering artisan eats, crafts, and art. The activities aim to provide a variety of options for residents and visitors to enjoy the spring season at Greenwich Peninsula.
