The Book Trade Charity (BTBS)

Rafa Jimenez

Rafa Jimenez

Rafa Jimenez

My Story

(UPDATE: London Marathon 2023 completed in 3:04:22!!! After the last 3 weeks with an injury, I am super happy with the race, the time... and of course with the support received from all of you!! THANK YOU!!)


After running my first marathon (London Marathon 2022) in 3h 30min when my target was 3h 10min is time to try again (for a sub 3h time??). Training has started!!

This time I will be fundraising for The Book Trade Charity. In a time when the world gets more polarized in every aspect of life (politics, religion,...), it is more important than ever to make sure that we get access to diferent world views to undersand that within the diversity around us, at the core, we are not that different after all and that we need to start listening to understand each other even on disagrement. And what better source for achieving that than books!! Lets start supporting!!!

The Book Trade Charity (BTBS) 
- formerly The Book Trade Benevolent Society - is the Support Charity for the UK book industry.

They provide Housing for a wide range of ages, from new entrants to the industry through to retired colleagues, at Kings Langley, Hertfordshire & Barnet London N20.

Grants, for welfare purposes, to help people in difficult personal circumstances, and for new and prospective entrants to the trade through two schemes - Interns Support, and 'Entry In To The Book Trade' to help overcome barriers to entry, particularly where there are financial constraints.  The latter schemes are particularly for entrants from diverse backgrounds, supporting the industry's efforts to encourage diversity and promote inclusivity.

The Book Trade Charity (BTBS)

Raising for:

The Book Trade Charity (BTBS)
63%

Funded

  • Target
    £1,500
  • Raised so far
    £942
  • Number of donors
    40

My Story

(UPDATE: London Marathon 2023 completed in 3:04:22!!! After the last 3 weeks with an injury, I am super happy with the race, the time... and of course with the support received from all of you!! THANK YOU!!)


After running my first marathon (London Marathon 2022) in 3h 30min when my target was 3h 10min is time to try again (for a sub 3h time??). Training has started!!

This time I will be fundraising for The Book Trade Charity. In a time when the world gets more polarized in every aspect of life (politics, religion,...), it is more important than ever to make sure that we get access to diferent world views to undersand that within the diversity around us, at the core, we are not that different after all and that we need to start listening to understand each other even on disagrement. And what better source for achieving that than books!! Lets start supporting!!!

The Book Trade Charity (BTBS) 
- formerly The Book Trade Benevolent Society - is the Support Charity for the UK book industry.

They provide Housing for a wide range of ages, from new entrants to the industry through to retired colleagues, at Kings Langley, Hertfordshire & Barnet London N20.

Grants, for welfare purposes, to help people in difficult personal circumstances, and for new and prospective entrants to the trade through two schemes - Interns Support, and 'Entry In To The Book Trade' to help overcome barriers to entry, particularly where there are financial constraints.  The latter schemes are particularly for entrants from diverse backgrounds, supporting the industry's efforts to encourage diversity and promote inclusivity.