21 January 2014

The Print Futures Awards Scheme grows yet again

Cash grants of up to £1,500 each available for young people aged 16 to 30 years to help pay for any costs associated with relevant education or training courses for a job in printing, publishing or graphic arts in the UK. Entries close Friday, 30 May 2014. 

The Print Futures Awards Scheme, now in its eleventh year, is set to grow again in 2014 with an increased number of cash grants of up to £1,500 available for young people, thanks to the continued generosity of The Printing Charity and ongoing support from Unite the Union and the British Printing Industries Federation (BPIF). 

The three sponsors are pleased to welcome new support this year from The John Crosfield Foundation and St Bride Foundation. 

The John Crosfield Foundation has donated its remaining charitable funds to The Printing Charity to administer as part of the Print Futures Awards, which align with The John Crosfield Foundation's aim of helping young people to train for a career in printing.  

Stephen Gilbert, The Printing Charity's Chief Executive, said: "The Print Futures Awards will acknowledge this funding, continuing the Crosfield name. St Bride Foundation will be this year's judging venue, helping to promote its facilities to the new generation entering the UK printing, publishing and graphic arts sectors." 

Glyn Farrow, Chief Executive of St Bride Foundation, said: "This is a wonderful opportunity to work together for a brighter future for everyone in print. It's fantastic to be welcoming the young people of the industry as part of our drive to become the centre of the printing industry in Fleet Street." 

For further information about the Print Futures Awards, please contact Terry Ulrick, Print Futures Awards Secretary on 07850 105027, email [email protected] or see www.printfuturesawards.com

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About The John Crosfield Foundation:

The John Crosfield Foundation was set up as a charity in 2000 by former employees of Crosfield Electronics Ltd to provide educational bursaries for students of printing technology and to highlight the company's contribution to technical advances in printing.

About St Bride Foundation:

Set up in 1891, St Bride Foundation was designed to provide a social, cultural and recreational centre for local people, particularly those in printing and associated trades. It is bringing the teaching of printing back to Fleet Street and its library is a world-class resource with extensive collections relating to printing, typography and graphic design. See www.sbf.org.uk