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Listening Books - the audiobook lending charity

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on 25th August 2026

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Listening Books is a UK charity that makes reading accessible for people whose illness, disability, learning, or mental health condition affects their ability to read or hold printed books. Founded in 1959, the charity provides access to more than 11,000 fiction and non-fiction audiobooks, as well as newspapers and magazines, helping adults and children enjoy reading, support their education, and improve wellbeing.

The subsidised membership fee costs just £25 per year, or there are also free memberships available for those that couldn't afford this cost. 

To find out more about membership, visit our website at www.listening-books.org.uk or get in touch with the membership team at info@listening-books.org.uk. 

 

Accessing Listening Books - the audiobook lending charity

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Membership is open to anyone living in the UK who has an illness, disability, learning or mental health condition that impacts on reading or holding a book.
Referral needed?
No

Costs

Per year
25
We also offer free membership to those that couldn't afford this cost.

Contact_details

Contact name
Leigh Stubson
Email address
leigh_stubson_8318@authorisationporch.com
Telephone
1111111 1111111

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Bobby Mcgurr
Email address
bobby_mcgurr_7820@cannetwork.com
Telephone
1111111 1111111
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