“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...
“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 Price, Sales Office Manager at Platinum Print, to find out a bit more...
“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 mother and three sisters had worked at Cahill Printers in Dublin so he...