The Unwin Charitable Trust has now closed

We’re all working together; that’s the secret.

The Unwin Charitable Trust has supported projects connected with the book trade.

From publishing training, through mentoring in bookselling, to reading for pleasure
– beginning to end.

Mentoring Programme Application

You can complete the application form on this website or on the Booksellers Association website to arrange a visit or phone call. Our mentor can guide and advise you.

The Unwin Charitable Trust was established in 1975 by the publisher Rayner Unwin CBE and was founded on a bequest from his father, Sir Stanley Unwin. Sir Stanley Unwin (1884–1968) was one of the most distinguished publishers of the 20th century and founded George Allen & Unwin Ltd in 1914...

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Supporting Publishing, Bookselling & Literacy

The Unwin Charitable Trust has now closed

We’re all working together; that’s the secret.

Mentoring Programme Application

Supporting publishing, bookselling and literacy

The Unwin Charitable Trust was established in 1975 by the publisher Rayner Unwin CBE and was founded on a bequest from his father, Sir Stanley Unwin. Sir Stanley Unwin (1884–1968) was one of the most distinguished publishers of the 20th century and founded George Allen & Unwin Ltd in 1914...