Zach contacted the Printing Charity when circumstances led to him needing to start again from scratch for both home and personal items. Help to get back on his feet Zach was determined to start the process of getting properly back on his feet, and made contact with...
Brian’s impressive industry history began in the late 1960s, when he started as a trainee print finisher. He remained in the print industry throughout his career, working in varied roles from printing in the factory to driving for the printing trade. His son has...
Robert contacted the Printing Charity after an incredibly challenging 12-month period left him with insurmountable debt with a number of parties. “I spent Christmas with no money.” “All last year I was destitute,” Robert recalls. “Bills were coming in and I wasn’t...
Sonia was signposted to the Printing Charity by another charity for support as a result of her print industry history. She made contact at a point when she was struggling with a number of challenges. “I wrote a letter,” she recalls, “and your help has been going from...
Find simple habits that fit into everyday chaos As part of our Men’s Health Awareness Week series, we explore everyday strategies that men in our sector have employed to help them thrive despite life’s chaos. In the fourth and final instalment, Pedro Hernandez,...
Even small moments of movement can offer surprising strength As part of our Men’s Health Awareness Week series, we spotlight practical strategies that empower men to maintain healthy work-life balance. In this third edition, Dong Soo (Joey) Kim, Managing Director at...
Connecting with family and constant exercise In our Men’s Health Awareness Week series, we delve into real stories of how men in our sector find balance in their lives. In the second instalment, Alex Wood, Commercial Director at RMC Digital Print, shares how...
Men’s Health Week 2025: We asked men in print how they deal with stress To celebrate Men’s Health Awareness Week (10-16 June 2025) we asked a group of men in print how they look after their health mentally and physically whilst leading busy lives. Their responses...
Following a series of unexpected events outside her control, Nina* found herself in a very difficult financial situation despite having a good job within the print industry. Her situation meant that she was unable to receive any state benefits, but still in desperate...
Gillian grew up in a family working at the heart of the print industry. Her father worked in a business that was bought out by WHSmith, where all three of her brothers also worked. Growing up, she remembers enjoying events including Christmas parties and Easter fairs...
