First director of services appointed at The Printing Charity

The Printing Charity has announced the appointment of Peter Ashcroft as its new director of services.

The role has been newly created by the charity in order to ensure that the charity’s practical, emotional, and financial support remains “fit for the future” as the organisation approaches its 200^th anniversary.

The new position means that the charity’s welfare activities are now combined into one team which covers the organisation’s free confidential helpline, financial assistance, and retirement operations.

Previously Ashcroft worked in the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund as head of Community Welfare Programmes where he oversaw several welfare services including its Airplay youth work programme.

Discussing Ashcroft’s appointment, Neil Lovell, Printing Charity chief executive officer, says: “I’m very pleased to welcome Pete to the Printing Charity. As the charity approaches its 200th anniversary in 2027, we are looking at how our welfare support and assistance can evolve to be fit for now and in the future.

“Pete’s appointment will ensure we can be there for people whenever we are needed, in ways that are aligned with the evolving needs of the print industry and allied trades.”