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After a three-year break, The Printing Charity’s annual luncheon has returned to the Stationers’ Hall
Industry members and The Printing Charity team gathered in the iconic Stationers’ Hall in London on Thursday 24th November for the charity’s 193rd annual luncheon.
Founded in 1827, The Printing Charity has a long history of supporting people of all ages in the printing, paper, packaging, and publishing industries.
The Charity offers support through financial assistance, signposting, sheltered home schemes, as well as a 24/7 helpline which has been more important than ever amidst the current economic crisis.
Returning after a three-year break, this year’s lunch was a welcome opportunity for the Charity to thank its supporters; and for guests to meet and network, as well as hear updates on the Charity’s recent activities and plans for the future.
Jon Wright, Chairman of The Printing Charity provided a speech highlighting the Charity’s services including its helpline which was launched in June 2019 and is now available to almost 20,000 employees across over 200 companies.
Wright also highlighted the Charity’s Rising Stars Awards which is the industry’s single largest awards programme that provides funding for those aged between 18 to 30. The financial support offered by the Charity also includes one-off grants and ongoing longer-term help.
“The Printing Charity was formed in 1827 by a group of printers who wanted to help their employees – a simple endeavour rooted in compassion for others,” Wright says, adding: “Almost 200 years on, our purpose remains the same – to work with businesses to help those who work, or have worked, in the printing sector – and the lunch is a valuable way for us to show our appreciation to those partnering with us in this way.
“We’re proud to show what has been achieved since we last met in this way, with the valued input of our supporters; and to share our ambitious plans to work in partnership with the print sector to expand our reach further, encompassing more of those who need us, in the future.”
Wright concluded his speech with a call to action explaining the importance of seeking out support when needed, as well as asking guests to extend the Charity’s reach by letting those in their network know of the support available.
As well as the speech from Wright, guests enjoyed a keynote speech from current President, George Osborne. Osborne is the former editor of the Evening Standard which was launched in the same year as the Printing Charity back in 1827.
In his keynote, Osborne said that the printing industry plays a crucial role in helping people to communicate, and described it as a world full of exciting ideas and opportunity.
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