Based in Croydon, we're dedicated to preventing books from ending up in landfills while supporting community literacy through our partnership with Turning Pages Foundation.
Schedule a Pickup
Contact us to arrange a convenient time. We’ll bring all the necessary supplies and handle the packing.
Processing
Books are sorted by condition and purpose—donation requests, giveaways, or sales.
Donation & Rehoming
Books are shared with our partners and directed toward deserving causes donated monthly.
About us
Rehoming Donating Inspiring
At Second Chapter, we give books a second life by connecting them with new readers and supporting meaningful causes, all while keeping them out of landfills.
Have books to donate? Questions about our service? We'd love to hear from you! Contact us to schedule a collection or discuss partnership opportunities.
Our service is completely FREE
Let’s write the next chapter for your books together!
Second Chapter
Our Services
What WE DO
Free Book Collection
We collect any quantity over 50 books from your location anywhere in London, making the process completely hassle-free.
Packing Assistance for the Elderly
We assist elderly individuals by bringing boxes and packing their books for free, handling the entire process with care.
Sorting and Processing
We carefully sort all collected books at our Croydon processing center, evaluating condition and determining the best distribution path.
Donations to Charities
We donate 95% of collected books to our partner, Turning Pages Foundation, supporting local, national, and global causes.
Large-Scale Clearances
We handle bulk collections from educational institutions, libraries, and organizations, managing projects of thousands of books.
Sustainable Book Rehoming
We partner with community centers and bookshops to keep books out of landfills and find new readers.
Supply Provision
We bring all necessary packing materials including boxes and bags, ensuring you don't need to purchase any supplies.
Awareness and Advocacy
We educate communities about reducing waste and the importance of rehoming books to support literacy and sustainability.
Fun Book Giveaways
We organize exciting book giveaways, distributing thousands of books to spread joy and encourage reading among diverse groups.
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Free collection and packing
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Testimonials
What Clients Say
"When our library needed renovation, Second Chapter collected over 3000 books. Their professionalism exceeded all our expectations."
Eva Longoria
Head Librarian
"Second Chapter's free service was a blessing. Their team packed everything, making downsizing my home library completely stress-free."
Mark Twin
Professor
"Our charity shop was overwhelmed with books. Second Chapter's collection service helped us manage space while supporting other causes."
Thelma Inda
Manager
Contact
For any inquiries please email