The Printing Charity
Also known as: Printers' Charitable Corporation, Printers' Pension Almshouse and Orphan Asylum Corporation
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.
Activities & Mission
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.
Grants
The Printing Charity is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2025)
- £106,500
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and other defined groups
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the prevention or relief of poverty and accommodation or housing
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 99% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 986). How is this calculated?
Higher than 39% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 31% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,195,873 | £3,534,973 | £3,400,957 | £37,333,794 | £27,643,078 | 21 / 40 |
| 2024 | £1,239,618 | £3,347,898 | £3,131,272 | £37,212,717 | £35,140,002 | 19 / 19 |
| 2023 | £1,159,781 | £3,011,423 | £2,804,660 | £36,250,316 | £34,348,376 | 18 / 19 |
| 2022 | £1,063,371 | £3,392,785 | £3,137,488 | £36,138,451 | £34,343,721 | 17 / 25 |
| 2021 | £1,325,893 | £3,117,269 | £2,950,976 | £42,537,383 | £40,494,147 | 19 / 32 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Printing Charity
What does The Printing Charity do?
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.
How much income did The Printing Charity report in 2025?
The Printing Charity reported total income of £1.20m and reported expenditure of £3.53m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Printing Charity?
The Printing Charity has a program ratio of 284.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 99% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 986 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Printing Charity registered as a charity?
The Printing Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 May 1963 as charity number 208882. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs The Printing Charity?
The Printing Charity is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is David Phillips. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Printing Charity operate?
The Printing Charity operates across 5 areas, including France, Ireland, Northern Ireland and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Printing Charity a registered charity?
Yes — The Printing Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 208882.
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Other notable Beneficiary group charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Printers' Charitable Corporation
- Printers' Pension Almshouse and Orphan Asylum Corporation
- The Printing Charity
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated