Welcome to The North East Book Sanctuary CIC, a social enterprise dedicated to fostering a love for reading, promoting sustainability, and creating a vibrant, inclusive literary community. Based in Sunderland, we focus on making books accessible to everyone, regardless of their background or financial situation.

At The Book Sanctuary, we believe that books have the power to inspire, educate, and transform lives. That’s why we offer a unique preloved book subscription service, curating affordable, hand-picked books that bring stories to life while supporting environmentally conscious reading habits. Our service is designed not just for book lovers, but for those who care about sustainability, community, and making a difference.

Beyond books, we reinvest all profits into community-based social programmes aimed at improving literacy rates and reducing social isolation. From outreach sessions for seniors to functional literacy workshops and book clubs for children and adults, our mission is to bring the joy of reading to everyone in our community.

Join us on this journey, where every book you receive, or gift contributes to a more literate, connected, and sustainable world.