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Organising a collection for a teacher, a colleague, or a special birthday? We've teamed up with GiftRound, the group collection specialists, to make it easy to set up a National Book Tokens collection for any occasion.

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A National Book Tokens group collection on GiftRound

Organising a collection is easy

Simply select an occasion and share a link with the group. That's it. Set up takes under two minutes, and there's no chasing, no spreadsheets, no admin.

  • Free to set up, no account required
  • Share via WhatsApp, email or any group chat
  • You choose when the collection closes
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Perfect for end of term and any special occasion

From thank you teacher and school library collections at end of term, to celebrating a well done, prizes or a special birthday. A National Book Token is a thoughtful gift for book lovers of all ages.

Thank you teacher School library Birthday End of term Prizes Farewell Well done
An example National Book Tokens group collection
Contributing to a National Book Tokens collection

Making a contribution is really quick

Contributors can give whatever they'd like and add a personalised message, GIF or image alongside their contribution, making the final gift feel personal, not transactional.

  • No minimum amount; give what feels right
  • Pay by Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Apple Pay or Google Pay
  • Add a personal message, GIF or photo
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Frequently asked questions

Yes, GiftRound collections are completely free from start to finish. There are no set-up charges, no transaction fees, no tips, and no "unlock to send" charges. 100% of every contribution goes to the gift.

Once the collection closes, the recipient receives a National Book Tokens e-gift card by email. As the organiser, you can choose to send it directly to the recipient or to yourself to hand-deliver. You can also re-send or download and print the e-gift card anytime from your organiser page.

National Book Tokens are accepted in bookshops across the UK and Ireland, including Waterstones, TGJones (previously WHSmith), Eason, Dubray Books, Blackwell's, Foyles, and all good independents, as well as online.

Contributors can give whatever they'd like. Everyone can also add a personal message, GIF or photo alongside their contribution. GiftRound accepts payments by Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Apple Pay and Google Pay.

Yes, you can change the closing date at any time from your organiser page. You're in full control of when the collection ends.

Yes, you can set up a collection for more than one recipient. This is useful for a class library fund or a group of teachers or children, for example..

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Less than two minutes to set up. A gift every book lover will treasure.

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