Our History
With a history stretching back almost 200 years, we are one of the oldest benevolent charities in the UK
Where it all began
The Printing Charity (previously known as the Printers’ Charitable Corporation) was founded in 1827 by George and Charles Searle and their employer, John King, an independent printer, in the Kings Head Tavern in Poultry, London. With a history stretching back almost 200 years, we are one of the oldest benevolent charities in the UK.
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Case study
“You’re always there for me if I need help”
“The Printing Charity stands by printers, the people who make ideas known and bring them to life.”
Printing Charity 2025 President, former Prime Minister Baroness Theresa May, addresses the Printing Charity’s 196th Annual Luncheon. The Printing Charity’s Annual...
“When you have nothing, and no way to move forward, the people at the Printing Charity are there to help.” Zach’s story
Zach contacted the Printing Charity when circumstances led to him needing to start again from scratch for both home and personal items. Help to get back on his feet...
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