The Printing Charity announces new 2026 Honorary President

Jan 29, 2026 | Industry News

Baroness Floella Benjamin Printing Charity 2026 President 1 The Printing Charity announces new 2026 Honorary President

The Printing Charity’s 2026 President, Baroness Floella Benjamin

The Printing Charity has announced that Baroness Floella Benjamin has been appointed the charity’s Honorary President for 2026.

The Baroness will be the keynote speaker at The Printing Charity’s Annual Luncheon, which in 2026 will be held in November.

Baroness Benjamin explained: “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.”

Baroness Benjamin was appointed a Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London in 2008 and celebrates 56 years in the entertainment industry, receiving numerous accolades, including a BAFTA Special Lifetime Achievement Award and an OBE in 2001 for services to broadcasting.

She has written over 30 books including the bestselling ‘Coming to England’ which is now part of the UK National Curriculum and studied in schools and universities. The 30th anniversary version was awarded a Guardian ‘Children’s Book of the Year’.

Printing Charity CEO Neil Lovell said: “She [Baroness Benjamin] 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.”