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Probably the biggest charity book sale in the world

The Edinburgh Book Sale has been raising funds for Christian Aid for more than 50 years and has become a much-loved Edinburgh institution.

      Books - Music - Stamps & Postcards - Ephemera
              CDs & Records - Jigsaws, Games & Toys

Sale opening times:
Sat 10th May 10am - 4pm
Mon 12th to Friday 16th 10am - 3.30pm 
(late opening Thurs till 7pm)

Donation information:
Drop-off times 9am-8pm, 28 April to 2 May and 5 May to 7 May.
Please ensure items are in good condition for their age.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept encyclopedia sets, magazine collections, or Readers Digest publications due to disposal costs.
For large donations exceeding a car boot-load, please contact us in advance to discuss the details: ca@edinburghnewtownchurch.org.uk

Note: Giving items that cannot be sold incurs costs for us and Christian Aid.

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How your money helps

This Christian Aid Week, you can support communities on the frontlines of the climate crisis.

In places like Guatemala, extreme weather is destroying crops, deepening hunger and threatening livelihoods. But with the right tools and training, farmers can build sustainable futures.  

Every pound you raise could help:

  • Provide climate-resilient seeds to help families grow food.
  • Fund water conservation techniques to protect crops.
  • Support vital training so farmers can build a sustainable future. 
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Aurelia's grandchildren, Sheny 9, Karla 7, holding cacao pods. Credit: A.Sheppey/Christian Aid
Aurelia's grandchildren, Sheny 9, Karla 7, holding cacao pods.