Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is expanded into each new area by a local partner. We, the Isle of Man Imagination Library, are responsible for raising the funds to cover the cost of the books (plus postage & packaging). 

Due to the support of The Dollywood Foundation we need to raise just  £26  per year for each child under 5 years old, on the Isle of Man. 

Based on the 2021 census and considering birth rate and population forecasts we have estimated that to fund books for all eligible children, we need to raise approximately £90,000 per year.

Ideally, we would like to secure sufficient funds so that every child who registers is guaranteed to 'graduate' the programme, this would require approximately £250,000 for all currently eligible children.

Our initial goal is to raise  £59,000  before opening the registration system for children.

This will cover one year's costs for an expected uptake of 65% of eligible children. £59,000 would deliver 27,315 books into the hands of Manx children.