HeliReads was created with one simple idea: unwanted books can help save lives.
Every year, thousands of perfectly good books are thrown away or left unused on shelves. We believe every one of those books deserves a second chance. Our mission is to collect donated books, find them new homes, and use the proceeds to support Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance. We are passionate about reading, recycling and supporting our local community .
Our values are simple:
Whether you donate one book or one hundred, every contribution helps.
Thank you for supporting our mission.
Every book has a story. This is ours.
HeliReads began with a simple question:
What if every unwanted book could help save a life?
Like many people, we looked at shelves filled with books that had already been read and loved. Some were destined for charity shops, others might never be opened again. It seemed a shame that so many good books could sit unused when they could still bring enjoyment to someone else. At the same time, we wanted to support a cause that makes a real difference in our community. That is why we chose to support Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance. Every day, their specialist crews respond to emergencies across Dorset and Somerset, bringing advanced critical care to people when every second matters. Their work saves lives, and they rely heavily on the generosity of supporters.
HeliReads was created to combine three things we care deeply about:
Starting from home, every donated book is carefully checked, listed and packed with care before being sent to its new owner. Every purchase helps keep good books in circulation while raising funds for Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance. Our vision is simple but ambitious.
We want HeliReads to become one of the UK’s best-known charity bookshops, a place where people instinctively think of us whenever they have books to donate or are looking for their next great read.
We believe that thousands of small acts of generosity can create something extraordinary. One donated book may only raise a few pounds. Thousands of donated books can help change lives. Whether you’re donating a single paperwork, buying your next favorite novel or telling a friend about us, you’re helping write the next chapter of this story.
Thank you for joining the journey.
Together, we’re giving books a second life, and helping save lives at the same time.
