Our Fundraising Champions
Looking for some fundraising inspiration?
We are incredibly grateful to everybody who fundraises for Libraries Unlimited, helping us to continue to provide safe and supportive environments where our local communities can thrive. Fundraising goes far beyond just raising funds – it helps raise awareness of Libraries Unlimited as a charity, empowers others to take part and is another wonderful way to connect with each other.
Together, we can (and do) make a marked difference to the lives of those around us.
You can also support our current fundraisers below, who are busy gearing up for their upcoming challenges!
From bake sales to marathons, and everything in between – we have some wonderful stories from previous fundraisers.
Kerry’s Exeter Half Marathon Challenge
Kerry is the Supervisor at Ottery St. Mary Library.
She said: ‘Working in a library offers me a unique perspective on the impact libraries have on people’s lives. Our books unlock new worlds—children find magic within the pages, and they serve as companions for adults. But libraries are about more than just books. We provide so much more—a community space, baby weigh-ins, Bounce & Rhyme sessions for toddlers, IT resources, a chat over a cup of tea, Lego clubs and craft groups for school-aged children, holiday activities, book clubs, and various craft groups.’
Churston Library’s Epic Jigsaw Challenge
We are running a Giant Jigsaw Challenge to raise funds for our library’s new Community Area. We have set apart an area in the former IT corner of the library, for our groups such as Knit & Chat, Friday games, Ukulele and Reader’s Group to sit in comfort. Regular customers will also be able to sit comfortably and read the paper in peace, without too much library traffic going past.
We hope to make this area welcoming and more cosy, we need some folding screens to make it quieter for our groups, and will also be working towards the Winter Warms Spaces #LibrariesForLife project. This will enable us to create a warm, safe space for people to relax in during cold days.
The challenge is to complete a 5,000 piece community puzzle by 30th September. Anyone is welcome to drop in and help with the puzzle during opening hours, why not join the fun?!