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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Printing Charity 2023 President Lord Grade celebrates industry evolution and adaptability at 194th Annual Luncheon
More than 150 representatives from the world of print, paper, packaging, publishing and graphics gathered at Stationers’ Hall in London yesterday for the Printing...
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