Brocante’s Book Swap

At the end of last year, Brocante of Devon, was recognised as one of the year’s Small Biz 100at an exclusive reception at the House of Lords, for its contribution to both the UK economy and the local community. Animportant factor in its selection, was the Tavistock business’ year-round fundraising for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) with its Book Swap scheme.

Penny Samuel of Brocante says: “The idea of Book Swap is that for every book people donate, they can take another book for 30p. If they just want to buy, paperbacks are 75p and hardbacks are £1.25. A five-tier bookcase at the back of the shop is always kept full and we accept books for adults and children, on any subject (almost!) as long as they are in good condition. All the money from donations and book sales goes into the CHSW collecting tin. We started Book Swap on 2nd August 2018 and so far it raises approx. £100 every couple of months!”