The latest from the Printing Charity
“I had that feeling – ‘this is for me.’”
Life in a Printing Charity Almshouse: Graham’s story
Graham had an impressive career across the print industry, starting straight from school at a large company. He recalls that there was “a real buzz” in the industry at that time, with many parts of towns and cities dedicated to the print industry...
Twelve Ways to Financial Wellbeing
In the twelve working days running up (almost) to Christmas, for our 2024 take on the Twelve Days of Christmas, we’ll share twelve straightforward and simple ways to build better financial wellbeing. What is financial wellbeing? Financial wellbeing...
“I feel very grateful”
Sharon’s story
Sharon came to the Printing Charity after ill-health meant she had to stop working. At this point she spoke to the Citizen’s Advice Bureau, who suggested that she contacted the charity as she’d spent ten years working in print in the past. This...
“I can recreate the things I love most about the world, in art.”
Sonja Burniston is a 2024 Rising Star Award winner, and the creative talent behind the Printing Charity’s 2024 Christmas card design. We caught up with her to hear about her career to date, and how her Rising Star Award has supported her. My career...
Annual Luncheon 2024
"There are times when only the written and printed word will do" Printing Charity 2024 President Baroness Nicky Morgan addresses the Printing Charity’s 195th Annual LuncheonYesterday saw the Printing Charity’s 195th Annual Luncheon, held at...
“Because of the charity I feel I have friends ‘looking out for me’”
Chris’s story
Chris got in touch with the Printing Charity in 2023 during a particularly tough time, including the onset of a serious illness which resulted in very reduced mobility and meant that he was unable to work. “I was really struggling to make ends...
“I now feel valued as a human being.”
Marie’s story
Marie* and her husband faced unexpected hardship through problems with property investments, which took many years to resolve and meant the couple lost their home and had to live with friends. “This one mistake, which was impossible to foresee, had...
“Make that phone call. The stress just goes.”
Alec and Hazel’s story
Alec started his career as a print apprentice and went onto have an impressive career in the sector, carrying out a wide range of roles. The Printing Charity has been supporting Alec and Hazel for a number of years in a range of ways. “The charity...
2023 Rising Star Alumni: Darryl Worbey – A Path to Leadership and Growth
"Continuous learning is what’s setting me on the right path towards my leadership aspirations. The support I’ve received and the skills I’ve gained are helping me approach every project with a strategic mindset and renewed confidence." Since...
Success stories from 2024’s Rising Star Award winners
Winning a Rising Star Award makes a real difference to print industry careers. Here, three of our brilliant 2024 winners, Carys Vickers, Isabel Shanahan and Ronan McKechnie, share more details on their motivation for entering the Awards, how they...