The announcement was made at the charity’s Annual Luncheon held at Stationers’ Hall, London, on 8 November. His term as President takes effect in January.
The outgoing President, Murdoch MacLennan, Chief Executive of Telegraph Media Group, said he was honoured to be the charity’s President for 2012. He spoke of the huge challenges presented to everyone in the world of print caused by the prolonged recession and profound structural change within the industry. He stressed the importance of ensuring that people who need help receive it.
He added: “The Printing Charity wants to help. But in turn, the charity needs help ensuring that those who need help know there is someone they can turn to in difficulty. Getting that message across is absolutely vital and everyone at the Annual Luncheon has a role to play as an ambassador in that cause.”
Rory Bremner – impressionist, comedian, satirist, translator, columnist, writer, presenter, and ballroom dancer – was this year’s guest speaker. He entertained guests with a satirical overview of developments in politics and the press, accompanied by impersonations for which he is so well known.
Over 180 people from the printing and publishing industries attended the event, which raised £1,743 through four prize draws for the charity’s work.
About The Printing Charity
The Printing Charity says: “Whatever a person’s job is or was for three years in an organisation that produces a printed output – printing, publishing, driving, advertising, graphic arts, photography, cleaning, through to making ink and recycling paper – The Printing Charity exists to help people all ages, including dependent family members.”
