Sponsor a Talking Book
For many of us, reading is one of life's simple pleasures. It's a chance to relax, learn something new or get lost in a great story. RNIB's Talking Books service helps people with sight loss enjoy that same experience every day. By sponsoring a Talking Book, you'll help more blind and partially sighted people access the books, authors and stories they love.
Why Talking Books matter
RNIB's Talking Books Library gives more than 70,000 people with sight loss free access to over 53,000 audiobooks.
From bestselling novels and biographies to children's stories and practical guides, Talking Books help people keep enjoying their favourite authors, hobbies and interests.
For many listeners, Talking Books are more than just books. They help people enjoy reading independently and can provide comfort and companionship.
Every new title added to the library can be enjoyed by thousands of people for years to come.
Jessica hears her first Talking Book
Jessica was born with cataracts and her eyes get tired reading large print. Watch our short film about Jessica listening to her first Talking Book here:
How you can help
Sponsor a Talking Book
A gift of £1,500 can fund the production of a new Talking Book and help bring the joy of reading to more people with sight loss.
As a sponsor, you'll have the opportunity to include a personal dedication, creating a lasting connection between your support and the people who benefit from it.
Fundraise for Talking Books
Bring friends, family or colleagues together and raise money to fund a new Talking Book.
Whether it's a bake sale, quiz night, sponsored challenge or workplace fundraiser, we'll support you every step of the way.
Make a donation
Every donation, whatever the size, helps support RNIB's Talking Books service.
Your donation will help us continue providing free access to thousands of audiobooks for people with sight loss.
Your support will help:
- Make more books accessible to people with sight loss.
- Give people the freedom to enjoy reading, learning and entertainment independently.
- Help people stay connected to the authors, stories and subjects they love.
- Help RNIB's Talking Books Library continue to grow for future generations.
- Create a lasting legacy, with your sponsored Talking Book available for listeners to enjoy for years to come.
- Every new Talking Book can be enjoyed by thousands of people, helping more blind and partially sighted people experience the joy of reading.
Ready to get started?
Whether you choose to sponsor a Talking Book, fundraise or make a donation, you support will help more people with sight loss enjoy reading.
If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected] or call us on 0330 002 0051 (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm).
