Paul is retired from the print industry and was referred to us by the charity Turn2Us. After hitting a rough patch financially, we have helped him gain his independence.  Paul chose a mobility scooter to allow him to go to the doctor, optician, collect his...

The festive season can be a hard time of year when it comes to money. There can be a lot of pressure to overspend, but you don’t want to be left in financial difficulty. Always know your budget Creating a budget is a great way to plan how much you can spend. Citizens...

It comes as no surprise that we have had to cancel this year’s Annual Luncheon. The event, which would have been the 193rd, is a cherished opportunity to raise a glass to those working within the industry.   This cancellation becomes the second time the Annual...

We’re pleased to be partnering with New Writing North to sponsor their upcoming workshop, Introduction to Book Publishing. This free, online workshop for young people will introduce jobs in the publishing industry to those interested in a career in books. Produced by...

Print Futures Award winner Emma Sheffield, Assistant Editor at Oxford University Press, tells us how she got into her career and how she is using her award to help shape her future. How did you get into the industry?  It took me roughly a year after graduating to get...

Having worked in the print sector for over 40 years, John’s working life mirrors the changes the sector has undergone in that time.  At the start of his career, John thought that printing would be an interesting choice and started as an apprentice straight from...

Every year, through our Print Futures Awards, we give talented young people grants of up to £1500 to go towards their career development. This year we had 44 very deserving winners with promising careers in the print, publishing, paper, packaging and graphic arts...

Our support in championing rising stars spans across a range of industries in the sector, from packaging to paper. We love finding out more about the roles our award winners are excelling in to demonstrate the wealth of career paths the sector has to offer.   Brandon...

We’re looking for a Relationship Manager to work with us Here to help, we’re the national charity for people in the print, paper, publishing, packaging, and the graphic arts sectors.  We offer practical, emotional, and financial support for people at every stage of...

“It’s great you’re there, even just for a chat.”   Sometimes, a simple phone call can help to talk through life’s challenges.  “I simply couldn’t manage without The Printing Charity,” says Ida. “It’s not just your financial help with essential expenses, it’s the...