As the only dedicated charity for people in the printing sector, we’re here to help you navigate through life’s challenges.
Our welfare team offer both practical and emotional support, which may include signposting to specialist services for more tailored information and help.
Services we signpost to
Turn2Us
Helping people find information about welfare benefits and charitable support
Citizens Advice
Free, confidential information and advice to assist people with money, legal, consumer and other problems
Age UK
The leading charity for older people, helping everyone make the most of later life
The Silver Line
Free confidential telephone helpline offering information, friendship and advice to older people
Gamcare
The leading provider of support for anyone affected by problem gambling in the UK
Money Advice Service
Providing free and impartial money guidance and debt advice online and by telephone
Samaritans
Providing emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide throughout the UK
SSAFA
Providing lifelong support to serving men and women and veterans from the British Armed Forces and their families or dependents
Journalists' Charity
Providing confidential advice, emergency support and financial assistance to journalists of all ages and backgrounds
The Book Trade Charity
Providing care and support to former, current and future book trade people in need with grants and housing
The Rory Peck Trust
Practical and financial support to freelance journalists and their families, assisting in times of crisis
Mind
Mind offers information and advice to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem
Shelter
Helping millions of people struggling with bad housing or homelessness through advice, support, and legal services
Elderly Accomodation Counsel
Helping older people make informed choices about meeting their housing and care needs
Down to Earth – Quaker social action
Support to organise an affordable and meaningful funeral, or reduce the impact of funeral related debt
StepChange
Comprehensive debt advice service helping people with debt problems take back control of their finances and their lives
Career advice
Personal development
Future Learn offer a diverse selection of courses from leading universities and cultural institutions from around the world. They are delivered one step at a time, and are accessible online.
There are nearly 1000 free distance learning courses across 8 different subject areas on OpenLearn.
The Publishing Post have an extensive list of free courses to help with upskilling on a variety of platforms.
Apprenticeships
Ozzle Jobs is a leading job board for print, packaging and design people. Established in 2005, Ozzle Jobs is the dedicated recruitment arm of Whitmar Publications, publisher of Digital Printer, FlexoTech and Digital Labels & Packaging magazines. We are here to help connect people, recruiters and companies of all shapes and sizes. Ozzle Jobs is also now connecting employers with job seekers to offer on-the-job training and career progression through apprenticeships. Find out more at www.ozzle.co.uk.
Soft skills
Soft skills are an important part of getting a head start at work and being able to identify these skills can help when it comes to preparing for job interviews and areas of development at work. The National Careers Service have good advice on the different types of soft skills and how each can be developed.
Interview skills
Got an interview coming up? Take a look at the interview advice on the National Careers Service for tips on how you can make a good first impression.
If your interview has gone virtual, take a look at these tips from The Publishing Post on how to prepare for an online interview.
Bournemouth University also have a great session to watch with plenty of tips and advice on how to ace online interviews.
CV tips
The National Careers Service have a handy guide to help you work you way through writing a CV including information on what to include and tips to help make you stand out as a job candidate.
Check out this article from The Publishing Post which has lots of tips and tricks to help you brush up your CV writing.
Target Jobs have a whole range of advice and guidance on starting with a CV and covering letters.
Networking
The Publishing Post have some top tips for networking both online and in-person.
Bournemouth University have a great course to watch with tips on using LinkedIn to help kickstart your career.
See how we can help you
Call us on 01293 542 820, email support@theprintingcharity.org.uk or complete our contact form.
Please note, our head office team are currently working from home and will be regularly checking telephone messages. You can email the team directly at support@theprintingcharity.org.uk or leave a message and someone will get back to you. If you are leaving a voice message, please speak clearly and remember to leave your name and phone number.