Lesley moved into Printing Charity retirement Almshouse Southwood Court at the start of 2025, after she had to leave the flat in which she was living and couldn’t find other appropriate accommodation. She was eligible for a place at Southwood through her father’s...
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 in all its forms, and...
Christopher and Patricia moved into Southwood Court as Christopher’s mother, Rose, a Southwood resident herself, had worked in the print sector for many years. They were eligible for a home there through that close family connection, and the ground floor apartment is...
Pension Awareness Week 2024, running from September 9th to 15th, is an important initiative dedicated to helping people across the UK better understand their pensions and prepare for a more secure retirement. Run by Pension Geeks and supported by Money Helper, there...
Your personal information is very valuable, and criminals are always coming up with elaborate new ways to make you part with it. Older people are often seen as easy targets and therefore need to be extra vigilant to scammers’ tactics. Follow and share our top tips to...
The 1st October is Silver Sunday, a flagship event from the Sir Simon Milton Foundation and now a national day for celebrating older people. Across the country, local groups, volunteers and businesses organise activities to help older people make connections within...
Considering the move to a retirement scheme is a big decision, and there are various factors to think about. Whether you are helping someone you love, or considering it for yourself, we’ve compiled a list of questions to ask that can help guide the decision-making...
This May is local and community history month, with the aim to promote and preserve local history. The residents of our retirement communities in Basildon and Bletchley have many stories to tell, and as communities are able to provide real insight into working in the...
At the Printing Charity, we’re very proud of our Royal connections, which stem back to the very beginning. To mark the King’s coronation on 6 May, we’re taking a look at some of our associations with the Royal family both from the past and into the present, and how...
Laura’s mum Rose, a Southwood Court resident, had worked in print for 17 years. Rose had been considering a move to Southwood for a while, and Laura persuaded her to take the next step after becoming increasingly concerned about Rose’s safety at home. She explains:...
