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Donate Books
Help Us Build the UK's Premier Black British Heritage Library
Your donation of used books makes a real difference. We're building a vital resource that will serve students, researchers, artists, and community members for generations to come.
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Why Donate?
Preserve Culture: Help preserve Black British art, poetry, and heritage for future generations.
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Advance Research: Support academic research into African diaspora creativity and culture.
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Promote Equity: Provide access to books that are often expensive or hard to find.
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Reduce Waste: Give your books new life rather than sending them to the landfill.
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Build Community: Contribute to a shared resource that strengthens our community.
What We're Looking For:
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Visual Arts
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Books on Black British, African, Caribbean, and Afro-Latino artists
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Exhibition catalogues
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Art history and theory
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Photography books
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Artist monographs
Poetry & Literature
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Collections by Black British poets
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African diaspora literature
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Performance poetry
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Literary criticism
Cultural Heritage
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African and Caribbean history
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Black British history
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Cultural studies
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Memoirs and biographies
Children's Books
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Books celebrating Black British experiences
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Diverse representation
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Educational books for young people
Grassroots Publications
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Self-published works
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Zines and pamphlets
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Small press books
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Exhibition materials
Condition Requirements:
We accept gently used books in good, readable condition.
Minor wear is fine, but we cannot accept:
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Books with water damage or mould
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Books with significant missing pages
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Books that are falling apart​
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How to Donate:
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Option 1: Drop Off in Person at The Black Art Hub, Nucleus Arts Centre, 272 High Street, Chatham, Kent ME4 4BP
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Weekdays: 10.30 am - 4 pm
Saturdays: 10.30 am - 12.30 pm
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Please leave your donations at the Centre's reception (door next to the gallery) or contact us first to arrange a drop-off time: theblackarthub@gmail.com
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Option 2: Post Books to Us: The Black Art Hub CIC, 14A Nucleus Arts Centre, 272 High Street, Chatham, Kent ME4 4BP
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Option 3: Collection Service. For large donations (20+ books) in the Medway area, we may be able to collect. Contact us to arrange.​​
​After You Donate:
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We'll review your donation
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Suitable books are added to our collection
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You'll receive a thank-you acknowledgement
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If requested, we can provide a donation receipt for your records
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Not Sure if Your Books Fit?
Email us a list at theblackarthub@gmail.com,
And we'll let you know!
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SUPPORT THE LIBRARY
Other Ways to Support: Can't donate books?
You can support our library through monetary donations.
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Help Us Build a Lasting Legacy
The Benjamin Zephaniah Library is raising £35,000 to secure community space for 3 years, purchase essential books, and launch our digital lending platform in June 2028.
Why We Need Your Support:
Building the UK's premier Black British heritage library requires:
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Physical space to house books and welcome visitors
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Book purchases to expand our specialised collection
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Digital infrastructure for our online lending platform
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Preservation materials to protect rare and delicate works
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Educational programmes that bring books to life
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Research projects that document Black British heritage
Our Timeline:
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October 2024: Fundraising campaign launched ✓
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April 2026: Digital archive website development begins
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June 2026: Online library with lending facilities launches
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July 2027: First major research project commences
Your Impact:
£10 purchases one book for our collection
£25 covers one month of storage costs
£50 funds educational resource pack development
£100 sponsors a school visit with a book loan
£250 supports digital archiving
£600 funds one month of library space rental
£1,000 establishes a named collection in your honour.​
​​Ways to Give:
One-Time Donation
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Monthly Giving: Become a Library Sustainer with monthly donations starting from £5.
Corporate Sponsorship Partner with us to support Black British heritage. Contact us for opportunities.
Legacy Giving: Remember the library in your will to create a lasting impact.
In-Kind Donations: Donate books, volunteering, furniture, equipment, or professional services.
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Where Your Money Goes:
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65% Community space rental, library workshops and utilities
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20% Book acquisition and preservation
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15% Digital platform and operations
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Thank You: Every donation, regardless of size, brings us closer to our goal.
You're not just supporting a library—you're preserving Black British heritage for future generations.
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Questions?
Contact us at theblackarthub@gmail.com