Celebrating our impact, supporters and partners

Every autumn we publish highlights from across the Library that show the reach of our services and the positive impact they have on people and communities – across the country and around the world. It also celebrates the role philanthropy and sponsorship plays in bringing about this change.

To read our report please visit support.bl.uk.

The stories featured this year include:

• our conservation appeal, supported by hundreds of individual donations, which helped us conserve some extraordinary documents. It includes a precious medieval manuscript that annulled Henry VIII’s marriage to Anne of Cleves
• British Library on Tour, which supports local institutions and provides major items from the collection for display nationwide
• our expanding programme of schools, family and cultural work across Leeds, building on our decades-long commitment to Yorkshire.

Many of the stories featured would not have been possible without individual donors, charitable grants and corporate partners. Thank you. You helped strengthen people’s skills, increase knowledge and light the spark of inspiration. We're excited to discover where it will all lead.

Why not join us?

The projects and stories we featured this year are just a snapshot of our wider programmes and services. Every year this includes:

• working with thousands of school children to help develop their skills through moments of wonder and discovery
• major exhibitions and live events that shine a spotlight on fascinating people and stories
• collaborations with libraries and other cultural spaces nationwide, helping to deliver a rich and accessible programme for the communities they serve
• support for business and innovation so that anyone can turn their great ideas into a successful business
• vital conservation work to preserve and protect our precious collection so that it can be enjoyed and inspire even more people, for generations to come.

If you’d like to discover more – or perhaps you’d like to help us achieve even greater reach and impact in 2025 and beyond – then please visit support.bl.uk and get in touch.