THE PRINTING CHARITY

Registered charity 208882 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as PRINTERS' CHARITABLE CORPORATION, PRINTERS' PENSION ALMSHOUSE AND ORPHAN ASYLUM CORPORATION · listed website unreachable when last crawled

Latest income
£1.2m
Latest spending
£3.3m
Registered
1963
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £962,401 for the year ended 31 December 2024, driven by significant investment gains of £3.07m which offset an operating deficit on charitable activities. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds free reserves of £26.81m and maintains a strong cash position, concluding that it has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for at least 12 months.

What the accounts disclose

Related-party transaction: The business is controlled by the spouse of Teresa Brinkley, Chief Operating Officer. The Charity purchased grounds maintenance services to the value of £784 in 2024 (2023: £0) from The Lawn Mower.
During the year the Charity entered into the following related party transaction: W L Dossett T/A The Lawn Mower. The business is controlled by the spouse of Teresa Brinkley, Chief Operating Officer. The Charity purchased grounds maintenance services to the value of £784 in 2024 (2023: £0) from The Lawn Mower. — page 42
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by Crowe UK LLP.

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)

Total income
£1.2m
Total spending
£3.3m
Cost of raising funds
£217k
Reserves (reported)
£35.1m
Employees
19

Reported reserves equal ~126.0 months of spending — in the top quarter for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).

Register events

Trustees

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: France · Ireland · Northern Ireland · Scotland · Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£1.2m£3.3m
31/12/2023£1.2m£3.0m
31/12/2022£1.1m£3.4m
31/12/2021£1.3m£3.1m
31/12/2020£1.4m£2.6m

Common questions

Is THE PRINTING CHARITY financially healthy?

The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £962,401 for the year ended 31 December 2024, driven by significant investment gains of £3.07m which offset an operating deficit on charitable activities. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds free reserves of £26.81m and maintains a strong cash position, concluding that it has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for at least 12 months. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Crowe UK LLP.

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