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As the only dedicated charity for people in the printing sector, we’re here to help you navigate through life’s challenges.

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Practical, emotional, & financial support for those facing hardship.

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Rising stars

Championing young talent in our vibrant sector.

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Support when you need it

​As the only dedicated charity for people in the printing sector, we’re here to help with practical, emotional, and hardship support.

It could be a grant for essentials to get you back on track, counselling, or specialist advice. We’ll explore what’s best for your needs.

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Celebrating future talent

We help support new and aspiring talent realise their career potentials in our vibrant sector.

Our annual Rising Star Awards fund training to enhance personal and professional skills and build networks for rising stars aged 18-30.​

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Here for you and your staff

Work pressures can often make it easy to ignore your wellbeing. We can help you and your staff navigate through life’s challenges.

Our free, confidential 24/7/365 helpline is a friendly voice at the end of the phone offering practical and emotional support.

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Latest News

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“Print is a truly exciting sector to be in”

Our Rising Star Awards help young talent in the sector further their careers with grants of up to £1500 to help fund training for their personal and professional development. We spoke to Samuel...
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“I enjoy every minute of living at Southwood Court”

"This is not a place to be missed if you get the opportunity to move in." Several of Matthew's friends recommended Southwood Court to him and his daughter helped him to apply to the charity. His...
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Free training resources to boost your career

Technologies and processes are constantly evolving. To keep your career on track, extra training is a great way to upskill, build confidence and open new opportunities.  Some training courses can be...
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Back to work – employment support for turbulent times

September marks the start of the new term for schools and universities across the country but it also brings about the end of the government's furlough scheme, removing what has been vital support...
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The history of our Almshouses

Almshouses were created as a form of social housing, to help people in need afford a place to live. They are run by charities like ours, who offer support to those in financial need, and often cater...
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Wellbeing at work – how our Helpline can support your staff

Offering wellbeing support for your staff can help them to address any physical, emotional and mental health concerns they may have, and prevent personal issues from impacting on their work. With...
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“Support from The Printing Charity this past year has been essential in allowing me to see things more rationally and thoughtfully”

Photographer Patrick Dowse is the recipient of the 2020 Stationers’ Bursary award, a grant administered by Stationers’ foundation and funded by The Printing Charity for young people on MA courses...
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Be part of Cycle to Work Day

We all know the benefits of exercise and being active in our lives but despite that, we often lack the motivation to get up and do it. National Cycle to Work Day aims to show just how easily we can...
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Using LinkedIn to support your career

Whether you are looking for a job, a fresh start or advice, LinkedIn can be a fantastic resource. However, it can also be a big time waster if you don’t know how to get the best from it. To help,...
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How do I ask for development opportunities at work?

In your career, developing your skills and experience can help you stay up to date with the latest thinking, ensure you remain interested in your current job, and help you find new opportunities. So...
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