# THE PRINTING CHARITY

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 208882
- **Other names:** PRINTERS' CHARITABLE CORPORATION, PRINTERS' PENSION ALMSHOUSE AND ORPHAN ASYLUM CORPORATION, THE PRINTING CHARITY
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** May 16, 1963
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=208882


## Contact

- **Address:** Fourth Floor, The Pinnacle, Station Way, Crawley
- **Postcode:** RH10 1JH
- **Phone:** 01293649360
- **Email:** info@theprintingcharity.org.uk
- **Website:** www.theprintingcharity.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** (A) THE RELIEF OF AGED OR POOR AND DISTRESSED PERSONS BEING PERSONS WHO ARE OR WERE EITHER PRINTERS OR OTHER PERSONS EMPLOYED OR FORMERLY EMPLOYED IN THE PRINTING TRADE OR ANY ALLIED TRADE. (B) THE RELIEF OF THE WIDOWS AND CHILDREN OF ELIGIBLE PERSONS DECEASED, SUCH WIDOWS OR CHILDREN BEING THEMSELVES AGED OR IN DISTRESS AND IN NEED OF RELIEF. (C) THE EDUCATION OF THE CHILDREN OF ELIGIBLE PERSONS. (FOR FURTHER DETAILS SEE SUPPLEMENTARY CHARTER OF 23RD OCTOBER 1972).

**Activities:** We have been supporting people who work or have worked in printing, packaging and publishing since 1827.  Our charitable aims include promoting independence, protecting dignity and furthering skills. We meet our aims through providing financial, emotional and practical support, including a free 24/7 helpline, and working with industry partners to champion the sector's emerging talent.

**Area of benefit:** NOT DEFINED




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Accommodation/housing
- **Who:** Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, Other Defined Groups



## Areas of operation

- France
- Ireland
- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £1239618 | £3347898 | £37212717 | 19 |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £1159781 | £3011423 | £36250316 | 18 |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £1063371 | £3392785 | £36138451 | 17 |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £1325893 | £3117269 | £42537383 | 19 |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £1355840 | £2623381 | £41493000 | 19 |



## Trustees

- **David Phillips** (Chair) — appointed Sept. 26, 2019
- Andrew Neal — appointed March 18, 2021
- Catherine Cook — appointed June 22, 2023
- Donald McCormick — appointed Nov. 27, 2024
- Elenor Hamshire — appointed March 20, 2024
- Lance Ralph John Hill — appointed Nov. 27, 2024
- Louisa Bull — appointed June 20, 2019
- Richard Paul Bernstein — appointed Sept. 21, 2022
- Sayandhan Mathavan — appointed June 22, 2023