Our Friends create culture!
Together, we welcomed 20,000 people, young and old, featured 100+ exceptional events, and brought some of the world’s most influential authors, thinkers and performers to your doorstep. From Jung Chang to Lemn Sissay, Elif Shafak and Lady Hale, Irvine Welsh to Misan Harriman, the Festival is now firmly established as one of London’s most important cultural institutions.
There are many ways to get involved with Wimbledon BookFest, from a one-off donation, becoming a Friend or Benefactor or through company sponsorship.
You can help us secure our future by:
- Becoming a Friend of the Festival
- Joining as a Patron or Benefactor
- Corporate Sponsorship
- Making a Donation
Choose an option below:
Donate Become a Friend Benefactors Cultural Leaders SponsorshipReasons to Support
Ensuring This Excellence Thrives
As a community, we are proud to host a festival that delivers cultural experiences of international calibre on your doorstep. With your help, we can continue to bring the brightest minds and most exciting voices to you —voices that challenge, inspire, and enrich our lives.
Inspiring the Next Generation
Children from over 70 South London schools joined BookFest events this year, and a record 72 schools took part in the Young Writers Competition. Your donation directly supports literacy, creativity and aspiration for thousands of young people.
Strengthening Our Cultural Future
By supporting BookFest, you ensure that our community remains a beacon of culture, curiosity and connection in an increasingly digital world—one where live storytelling still has the power to bring us together.
