Trove is a digital book sharing system: donate and exchange books at local cafes and other public places. Books are free on infinite loan.

Download the app and scan the QR code in the front cover of the book to loan it. To donate a book, just scan the ISBN and add a QR code from a spool by the bookcase - it’s that easy. The more books you donate, the more books you’ll be able to take out at once.

We’re a social enterprise aiming to reduce illiteracy in the UK. From our research, we’ve found that lack of access to books is the overwhelming reason why a staggering 16% of UK adults are functionally illiterate, so we’ve built a system with the capacity to put instantly accessible books everywhere.

Support local businesses while tackling illiteracy. Profits from cafes go to setting up troves in schools, food banks and community centres.