Sponsor a Talking Book

Sponsor a Talking Book

Unlock the door to Hogwarts, Manderley, or Fagin's den.

Give Cathy a voice to wail across the moor, and Elizabeth Bennett the chance to fall in love with Mr Darcy.

RNIB Talking Books bring back the joy of reading to thousands of blind and partially sighted people. Choose a book to sponsor from our shortlist of Talking Book titles.

Please open a new chapter for someone with sight loss by sponsoring a Talking Book online today.


Why sponsor a Talking Book?

When you lose your sight, you feel like you lose everything. At this devastating time, RNIB Talking Books are a lifeline. They don't just bring back the joy and escapism of a good book; they really do give people back their independence and a sense of connection to the world.

If you decide to bring a book to life for people with sight loss by sponsoring the production of an entire Talking Book, valued at £500 and above, as a token of gratitude we will record a personalised dedication as provided by you, at the start of the book. You can choose a book from our shortlist of Talking Book titles. Your book will then be read by thousands of people with sight loss, for many years to come.


How do I sponsor a Talking Book?

It costs from £500 or £1,000 to sponsor a RNIB Talking Book, which will help us pay to annotate, narrate, and produce a brand new title for our library. You can choose a book from our shortlist of Talking Book titles and have your own dedication recorded at the start.

You can sponsor a Talking Book online today, or by calling our Fundraising Enquiry Line on 0845 345 0054 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm).

You can also dedicate a Talking Book in memory of a loved one or sponsor a Talking Book as a team.

If you have any questions, please get in touch:

We value all donations from supporters, even if you aren't able to sponsor an entire book.

Sponsor a Talking Book

Bring a book to life for thousands of people with sight loss, by sponsoring a RNIB Talking Book.

Give the gift of reading.

Dedicate a Talking Book in memory of a loved one

Dedicate a Talking Book in memoryDedicate a Talking Book in memory

Celebrate the life of a loved one by sponsoring a Talking Book. The book you choose will include a personalised dedication to your loved one, which will be read by thousands of people for years to come.

Sponsor a Talking Book as a team

Sponsor a Talking BookSponsor a Talking Book as a team

Team up with friends, family or colleagues and raise from £500 or £1,000 to sponsor a Talking Book. Your efforts will be immortalised in the personalised opening dedication of the book you choose. Start bringing a Talking Book to life today.

Last updated: 21 February 2013

With £500...

£500 could help us to create a Children's Talking Book, so that blind and partially sighted children can experience the sheer magic and escapism of reading.

With £1,000...

£1,000 could help us to produce a Talking Book for our library, so that members can immerse themselves in the latest book, radically reducing isolation and loneliness.

Choose a Talking Book title to sponsorShortlist of Talking Book titles

Choose a Talking Book to sponsor from our current shortlist. It costs from £1,000 to sponsor a full-length Talking Book and from £500 to sponsor a children's book.

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