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Following on from Theresa May, Benjamin will take on the role of honorary president, and will be a keynote speaker at the 2026 Annual Luncheon
The Printing Charity has announced its next honorary president is singer, actress, author, and politician, Baroness Floella Benjamin OM, DBO, DL.
Baroness Benjamin follows on from many other female figureheads with Theresa May and Nicky Morgan, both serving as honorary president in 2025 and 2024 respectively.
Known for programmes such as Play School, Play Away, and Jamboree, Baroness Benjamin is a Trinidadian-British actress who is a member of the House of Lords as a life peer after being nominated by the Liberal Democrats. In 2024 she was given the BAFA Fellowship award for her services to television.
As well as writing over 30 books, including Coming to England, which is now part of the UK national Curriculum, Baroness Benjamin was given an OBE in 2001 and even has a statue of herself outside the University of Exeter’s students’ guild.
She was president of the Elizabeth R Commonwealth Broadcasting Fund for the National Film and Television School for 17 years, and was part of the OFCOM Content Board.
As with previous presidents, Baroness Benjamin will be a keynote speaker at The Printing Charity’s Annual Luncheon on November 19th, 2026, at Plaisterers’ Hall in the City of London.
Speaking of the role, Baroness Benjamin says: “As an author, I’m unapologetically passionate about the power of print to share information and inspiration with everyone, and particularly its ability to enable life-long learning. The Printing Charity is here to help people whose work brings this crucial communication channel to life, and I am proud to play a part in supporting them as 2026 Printing Charity President.”
Neil Lovell, chief executive officer of The Printing Charity, adds: “Throughout her career Baroness Benjamin has worked tirelessly to campaign on issues affecting children, diversity, media and equality, and is a champion for children’s media, including print, and its unique ability to inspire, educate and entertain.
“She is also a passionate advocate for the ethos of ‘giving back’, and we are grateful that as part of this she has chosen to accept the role of honorary charity president this year. I look forward to hearing her keynote speech at 2026’s Annual Luncheon.”
