Poverty & Inclusion Health & Wellbeing 2023
The Printing Charity

Impact Report 2023

The Printing Charity has supported people working in print, paper, packaging, graphics and publishing since 1827. In 2023 its helpline reached 26,000 people in 289 organisations (up 22%), it awarded £1 million in financial grants to 358 people, housed 68 residents across two Almshouse communities, and funded 34 Rising Stars winners with training grants across 75 courses. Total charitable expenditure was £3 million.

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Free confidential employee helpline (practical, emotional and financial support); one-off and ongoing financial grants for everyday essentials; independent living at two Almshouse communities in Basildon and Bletchley (72 apartments, 68 residents); Rising Stars youth development programme; funded partnerships with veterans, journalism diversity, and bookbinding education programmes Custom geography from upload: UK

📊Key Metrics

26,000 people in 289 organisations with access to the free confidential employee helpline — a 22% increase year-on-year Key Metric 1
358 people helped through 727 financial grants totalling £1 million, including 40 people new to the charity Key Metric 2
34 Rising Stars winners supported with 75 funded training and development courses across 30 different job roles Key Metric 3

✅Key Outcomes

  • Helpline contacts increased 26% overall and 30% for first-time users, with top reasons including personal wellbeing, workplace stress and practical information needs
  • Funded partnerships with Bound by Veterans (322 veterans reached), NCTJ Journalism Diversity Fund (54 bursaries awarded) and Rory Peck Trust (54 journalists supported through safety training)
  • 150% increase in Rising Stars winners from packaging sector and 48% increase from print, reflecting a successful strategic shift towards core industry talent development

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