How to put together a personal development plan (and change your life)
Jem Collins is the Director and Editor of Journo Resources, a social enterprise that helps people progress within journalism. She is also a former winner of a Rising Stars Award, so knows well the value of investing in your development. Here she speaks about the...
Rising Star Talia on how her award has helped her career
We recently spoke to Talia, experienced editor, proofreader, and 2021 Rising Star Award winner, about how she’s progressing and the impact the award has made on her career so far. What did your award allow you to do? The award covered some of my training costs. So...
“I’m very happy living here at Southwood”
One of Pete’s aunts had lived at Southwood Court so he already knew about our Sheltered Homes when a friend suggested it would be an ideal place for him to live. Pete enjoyed working so much he didn’t retire until he was 68. Having spent almost his entire working life...
The surprising benefits of online bookbinding courses for veterans
Bound by Veterans has been offering craft bookbinding training to veterans since 2012, and we are proud to have been able to support them to carry out their incredible work. The benefits of bookbinding Bookbinding is both a therapeutic activity, and a way of gaining...
Podcast: Talking mental health in the workplace
Opening conversation around the subject of mental health and wellbeing is really important which is why we’re delighted that our Relationship Manager, Nicola Peacock, recently featured on Inkspire, the podcast for printers created by Tharsten. Nicola joined host Ross...
“You’re always there for me if I need help”
Five years ago, Maria had to reduce her working hours for health reasons and ended up in debt. She got in touch with Citizens Advice and was referred to the financial advice charity, Turn2Us, which suggested The Printing Charity may be able to help her. Maria thought...
“It’s like a little oasis here at Southwood Court”
Jeanette is Home Manager at Southwood Court, one of our sheltered homes offering independent living for those retired from print and the allied trades. She spoke with us about life in the community and the benefits of living in an almshouse. What does your role...
“I enjoy watching residents feel happy in their new home”
Kathy is Home Manager at Beaverbrook House, one of our sheltered homes offering independent living for those retired from print and the allied trades. She spoke with us about her role and the benefits of living in an almshouse. What’s involved in being manager at...
Happy staff, happy company – ways you can increase employee wellbeing
As a business owner, changes you make to improve the wellbeing of your employees is not only good for them, but good for business too. For instance, a recent study found that more than half (54%) of employees surveyed from around the world would consider leaving...
Happiness at work- Rising Star winner Grace shares her tips
Grace Balfour-Harle works in children's publishing and was named a Rising Star in 2019. Here she shares advice and guidance on how to find happiness while working. Most people would believe working at the Beano is the happiest job on Earth. There is an intrinsic joy...
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Lightboxes and Lettering: the importance of east London’s print industry celebrated in new National Lottery-funded exhibition
The Malvern Press, Dalston Lane, dates as on photos, courtesy of Les and Peter Wynn Lightboxes and Lettering | 17 January – 29 March 2020 at the Nunnery Gallery E3 A new exhibition at Bow’s Nunnery Gallery is set to celebrate the fascinating and important...
Designer Bookbinders’ Transferring Design initiative funded by us gains momentum
Following Designer Bookbinders’ launch of its Transferring Design initiative and four successful introductory pilots promoting the craft of bookbinding, Designer Bookbinder Fellow, Mark Cockram, recently ran a follow-up, three-day workshop at Lincoln College of Art...
Kayleigh Munn scoops the 2019 BBD&PA Best Student Book Award
Congratulations to Kayleigh Munn, a Graphic Design student at UWE Bristol, for winning the 2019 British Book Design and Production Awards’ Best Student Book category for her book, Vegas Baby. As well as being presented with a trophy at the awards event in London on 21...