The Printing Charity

The Printing Charity Established in 1827, we have been helping people from print, paper, packaging, graphics and publishing.

Established in 1827, we have been helping people from the graphics, print, publishing and packaging industry ever since.

The Printing Charity’s 197th Annual Luncheon is bringing people from across our sector together for a special afternoon ...
09/10/2026

The Printing Charity’s 197th Annual Luncheon is bringing people from across our sector together for a special afternoon in London.

Taking place at Plaisterers’ Hall on Thursday 19th November, it’s a chance to reconnect with familiar faces, meet new people and enjoy some time away from the day to day.

We’ll also be welcoming Baroness Floella Benjamin, our 2026 Honorary President, who’ll be delivering this year’s keynote address.

Whether you’re joining us on your own or coming with colleagues, everyone who works in print, paper, packaging, graphics and publishing is welcome.

🗓️ Thursday 19th November 2026, 12pm to 3.30pm

📍 Plaisterers’ Hall, London

💷 £135 per person, including welcome drinks and canapés, a three-course lunch, w**e, coffee and petit fours.

We’d love you to join us.

🎟️ Book your place: https://www.theprintingcharity.org.uk/annual-luncheon/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=Zoho+Social&utm_content=ThePrintin

08/10/2026

Join our free World Mental Health Day webinar on Tuesday 13th October.

“So the best way to understand and the best way to empathise with individuals who have had experiences of mental ill health is to hear that or understand that or engage with people about their own experiences.”

Stephen Parkinson from Optima Health shared this during one of our expert-led Wellbeing Community webinars. His point reflects this year’s World Mental Health Day theme, “Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change”.

Listening helps us understand what people need and provide relevant support. We’ll share what our research told us and discuss the guidance and resources we offer to support mental wellbeing at work.

There are five days to go, and everyone working across print, paper, packaging, graphics and publishing is welcome.

🗓️ Tuesday 13th October
🕐 12:00pm to 12:30pm
📍 Online
🔗 Register: bccff794-9eb4-4529-8fc7-12697c231730@accbe244-c3da-4a03-a2a4-6c0066d7bcae?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=Zoho+Social&utm_content=Joinourfre" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/bccff794-9eb4-4529-8fc7-12697c231730@accbe244-c3da-4a03-a2a4-6c0066d7bcae?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=Zoho+Social&utm_content=Joinourfre

This World Financial Planning Day, we're sharing resources to help you manage money now and plan ahead.Our Financial Wel...
07/10/2026

This World Financial Planning Day, we're sharing resources to help you manage money now and plan ahead.

Our Financial Wellbeing booklet covers budgeting, benefits, savings and pensions, with information on where to find expert help. Whether you're reviewing your day-to-day finances or thinking about retirement, it's a useful place to start.

Read the booklet:
https://www.theprintingcharity.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Online_Printing_Charity_Advice_Booklet_Financial_Wellbeing.pdf?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=Zoho+Social&utm_content=ThisWorldF

Making or updating a will is another part of planning for the future. October's Free Wills Month offers people aged 55 and over the opportunity to have a simple will written or updated free of charge by a participating solicitor in selected UK locations.

Find participating solicitors near you:
https://freewillsmonth.org.uk/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=Zoho+Social&utm_content=ThisWorldF

🤝 Are you a wellbeing lead in your organisation? Join our Wellbeing Community for resources, webinars and roadshow support to help you look after your team.
https://www.theprintingcharity.org.uk/wellbeing-community/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=Zoho+Social&utm_content=ThisWorldF

💬 Need support? Call our free, confidential helpline, available 24/7, on 0333 212 3534 or find out more:
https://www.theprintingcharity.org.uk/helpline/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=Zoho+Social&utm_content=ThisWorldF

02/10/2026

Our free World Mental Health Day webinar is on Tuesday 13th October. We'll share what our research told us about wellbeing across our sectors, and practical ways we can help.

This year's theme is "Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change". Hearing people matters, but it's only the start. Stephen Parkinson from Optima Health made this point in one of our expert-led Wellbeing Community webinars:

"Decisions that affect people's lives. So meaningful engagement extends a little bit further than just about hearing someone. It's more around, what do we do with that information once we've heard it? And how can we engage with individuals to make a meaningful difference?"

That's what our Wellbeing Community is for: helping businesses act on what their people tell them, with expert-led webinars and practical resources. Join us to hear what we learned and what you can do with it. Everyone working across print, paper, packaging, graphics and publishing is welcome.

🗓️ Tuesday 13th October
🕐 12:00pm to 12:30pm
📍 Online
🔗 Register: bccff794-9eb4-4529-8fc7-12697c231730@accbe244-c3da-4a03-a2a4-6c0066d7bcae?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=Zoho+Social&utm_content=OurfreeWor" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/bccff794-9eb4-4529-8fc7-12697c231730@accbe244-c3da-4a03-a2a4-6c0066d7bcae?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=Zoho+Social&utm_content=OurfreeWor

What can workplaces learn from people’s real experiences of mental wellbeing?That’s what we’ll be exploring in our free ...
29/09/2026

What can workplaces learn from people’s real experiences of mental wellbeing?

That’s what we’ll be exploring in our free World Mental Health Day webinar on Tuesday 13th October, looking at what our research told us and practical ways we can better support mental wellbeing at work.

In her film, Natalie Evans shares how reaching out to The Printing Charity helped her find a way forward. Her experience reflects this year’s World Mental Health Day theme, “Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change”, and shows why support needs to be visible before someone reaches a crisis.

“You don’t necessarily have to be going through the hardest time.”
🎥 Watch Natalie’s story: https://youtu.be/CZ_laUSJo78?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=Zoho+Social&utm_content=Whatcanwor

Join our free webinar on Tuesday 13th October to hear what our research told us and practical ways we can support mental wellbeing at work.

Everyone working across print, paper, packaging, graphics and publishing is welcome.

🗓️ Tuesday 13th October
🕐 12pm to 12.30pm
📍 Online
🔗 Register: bccff794-9eb4-4529-8fc7-12697c231730@accbe244-c3da-4a03-a2a4-6c0066d7bcae?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=Zoho+Social&utm_content=Whatcanwor" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/bccff794-9eb4-4529-8fc7-12697c231730@accbe244-c3da-4a03-a2a4-6c0066d7bcae?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=Zoho+Social&utm_content=Whatcanwor

There are only so many opportunities each year to get people from across our sectors together in one room.Our Annual Lun...
29/09/2026

There are only so many opportunities each year to get people from across our sectors together in one room.

Our Annual Luncheon is one of them.

On Thursday 19th November 2026, people from across print, paper, packaging, graphics and publishing will come together at Plaisterers’ Hall for an afternoon of conversation, catching up and making new connections.

This year, we’ll also be joined by Baroness Floella Benjamin, our 2026 Honorary President and a familiar face to many from her years on television, as keynote speaker.

With autumn plans taking shape and the end of the year not far behind, now’s a good time to get the date in the diary.

We’d love to see you there.

📅 Thursday 19th November 2026
📍 Plaisterers’ Hall, London

🎟️ Book your place: https://www.theprintingcharity.org.uk/annual-luncheon/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=Zoho+Social&utm_content=Thereareon

25/09/2026

“When we’re embedding that wellbeing support, I think it’s really important to listen to what staff want and listen to what staff need.”

Stephen Parkinson from Optima Health shared this during one of our expert-led Wellbeing Community webinars. His point reflects this year’s World Mental Health Day theme, “Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change”.

Our research gave people across our sector the opportunity to share their experiences of work and wellbeing. What we hear helps shape our support.

For businesses, this includes practical Wellbeing Community resources and workplace roadshows with our Relationship Managers, helping teams understand the support we offer.

In our free webinar, we’ll share what the research told us, how it’s informing our work and helping us support mental wellbeing at work.

Everyone working across print, paper, packaging, graphics and publishing is welcome.

🗓️ Tuesday 13th October
🕐 12:00pm to 12:30pm
📍 Online
🔗 Register: bccff794-9eb4-4529-8fc7-12697c231730@accbe244-c3da-4a03-a2a4-6c0066d7bcae?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=Zoho+Social&utm_content=Joinourfre" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/bccff794-9eb4-4529-8fc7-12697c231730@accbe244-c3da-4a03-a2a4-6c0066d7bcae?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=Zoho+Social&utm_content=Joinourfre

New mental wellbeing resources are now available on our Wellbeing Community Hub.For September, we’ve added practical res...
24/09/2026

New mental wellbeing resources are now available on our Wellbeing Community Hub.

For September, we’ve added practical resources to help people support mental wellbeing at work:

🎥 Supporting employee mental wellbeing webinar, with Parkinson from Optima Health sharing practical ideas for supporting employee mental wellbeing and reducing stigma

👂 Active listening guidance

📄 Presentation slides from the webinar

💬 World Mental Health Day Poster: 5 ways to support your colleagues’ mental health

If you’re already part of the Wellbeing Community, log in to the Hub to explore the latest resources. If you’re not a member, you can join our free Wellbeing Community by completing our short form here:
https://www.theprintingcharity.org.uk/wellbeing-community/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=Zoho+Social&utm_content=Newmentalw

This year marks the start of The Printing Charity’s 200th year.It’s also a chance to celebrate something that’s always b...
23/09/2026

This year marks the start of The Printing Charity’s 200th year.

It’s also a chance to celebrate something that’s always been at the heart of the Annual Luncheon: bringing people from across print, paper, packaging, graphics and publishing together.

Join us for an afternoon of good food, good company and conversation, with our 2026 Honorary President, Baroness Floella Benjamin, as our keynote speaker.

🗓️ Thursday 19th November 2026
📍 Plaisterers’ Hall, London
💷 £135 per person, including a welcome drinks reception with canapés, a three-course lunch with w**e, coffee and petit fours
🎤 Keynote speaker: Baroness Floella Benjamin

Everyone across our sectors is welcome.

🎟️ Book your place: https://www.theprintingcharity.org.uk/annual-luncheon/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=Zoho+Social&utm_content=Thisyearma

18/09/2026

Today is Youth Mental Health Day, and this year’s theme is . 🌱

Building your future doesn’t mean having everything figured out. Sometimes it starts with discovering a career you didn’t know existed.

“I applied not understanding how big print was and what it entailed. Coming into the industry, having had no expectations, I’ve been absolutely blown away, you know, by everything.”

Michaela Christmas is a Print Production Operative at Moss UK and a Printing Charity Rising Star Award winner. She began her career in print through an apprenticeship and now works with specialist equipment to turn digital ideas into physical products.

Our Rising Star Awards help people build their careers by funding training and development, while our More Careers films highlight the variety of roles and routes available across the sector. ✨

Watch Michaela’s story and discover where a career in print could take you. 🎬

Find out more about our career development support and Rising Star Awards:
https://www.theprintingcharity.org.uk/supporting-people/careers-development/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=Zoho+Social&utm_content=TodayisYou

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