Money, Money, Money
As a freewheeling community festival we're completely reliant on the generosity of our supporters. It really does make a difference if you can donate even £10 – or lend us a PA system, then we really would love you forever. Bottles of whisky for authors also go down a treat. This year we're going to be selling West Port Book Festival badges and hand-printed bags and t-shirts to raise money for the festival. More on this soon!
Now, we don't apply for funding through conventional sources, relying instead on donations from supporters, advertising and private sponsorship. We're extremely grateful to everyone who has helped us to make it to year four by donating money, time, ties and whisky.
If you think you're able to help with fundraising this year we'll be very grateful. All your money (yes, that actually means every single rusty penny) goes towards things like printing costs, transport & occasional accommodation for authors, sound equipment, presents for authors, venue hire and cake ingredients. The West Port team, the authors, and all the great people who help us donate their time for free.
Donations
Hard cash: If you'd like to donate money to the festival you'll be directly helping us to make this year's festival possible. Donations can be sent to WPBF, c/o Edinburgh Books, 145-147 West Port, Edinburgh, EH8 9NJ, or via Moneybookers or Paypal (hannah@westportbookfestival.org). You can also transfer funds to our account at the Royal Bank of Scotland: sort code, 830608, account no., 11495004.
In kind: We'd be delighted if you have a sound system that you could lend us or a home/guest house big enough to accomodate an author (or two). Alternatively, you are very welcome to donate presents for authors. Whisky is usually much appreciated although more unusual gifts can also be great.
All the best,
WPBF
www.westportbookfestival.org
info@westportbookfestival.org
Posted by Hannah on August 01, 2011.