Offset Charity
Christmas Cards

Or call 01268 949442

About Us

environmentally friendly charity Christmas cards

From our inception, we have established Offset as the market leader in ethical and environmentally friendly charity Christmas cards. Based in Essex we control all publishing aspects from the initial concepts right through to delivery. Offset specialise in supplying charities, so can focus on tailoring designs and deliveries to suit your needs.

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The Environment

We pride ourselves on being at the forefront of reducing environmental impact. Many companies will make “green” claims, but Offset are the only charity publisher committed to offering Plastic Free Christmas cards and associated products.

  • We never use plastic bags.
  • Everything is printed locally in our own factory.
  • None of our cards feature hot foiling.
  • Even our shipping cartons are sealed with paper tape.
  • There are no glitters used.
  • All our cards and packaging are 100% recyclable.
  • We only use boards and paper from sustainable managed forests.
  • The first charity publisher to go digital only design selection.
  • Our cards are printed using vegetable based inks.
  • Offset pioneered remote meetings, further reducing our carbon footprint.

The Offset Box

As we only use cardboard packaging, our focus is on continually developing our packaging. Going one step further than boxes available in the market, we developed our premium boxes which we supply at no additional cost.

  • Boxes use a base and lid construction.
  • 4 Times stronger than standard boxes.
  • Available as standard in Red, Green or Tree Pattern.
  • Bespoke themes and colours for larger orders.

Contact us for finished samples: – e: Offset@fullspectrumpm.co.uk t: 01268 949442

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Manufacturing

We believe in having full control of production, and all our products are manufactured and packed in our own facilities. 

The finished cards are then packed in-house ready for delivery to our charities, which ensures:

  • Fantastic Quality
  • Short lead times
  • Dedicated support team

Our parent company, Full Spectrum Print Media, are a leading lithographic and digital printer also based in Essex. The client base extends well beyond charities and greeting cards to include all business sectors. 

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Full Spectrum can supply you with all your print requirements including:

  • Personalised Mailing
  • Brochures and leaflets
  • Magazines
  • Posters
  • Promotional products including Mugs, Pens, Bags and Exhibition Stands

4 Easy steps to placing your Offset order

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1. Choose your designs and sizes for each card on our catalogue site:

2. Select your Greeting (below are common greetings, but you can choose any text):

  • Happy Christmas
  • Season’s Greetings
  • A Very Merry Christmas
  • Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
  • Best Wishes at Christmas
  • Blank

3. Select Font

4. Let us know the logo, text and any price you want on your boxes.

From this information we will send you an order confirmation, and take over from there.

Working with

Offset

Contact us however you wish either by email or phone. Our aim is to work with you on maximising engagement with your supporters, so feel free to throw any ideas at us, no matter how outlandish!

  • If you would like us to supply your cards this year, there are a wealth of designs on our samples website. Just select the designs you want
  • Once you have chosen designs and sizes, please get in touch with us. In these times, it is difficult to predict what is happening tomorrow, let alone 9 months ahead. So if you are unsure on final volumes, we can proceed on estimated numbers initially. We will produce artwork etc, and then print your cards and boxes upon confirmation.
  • From Logo’s and text supplied we will create your bespoke cards and packaging.
  • Proofs will be sent to you for your approval.
  • As soon as you are happy with your card designs, we will put your order into production.
  • A member of our team will be in contact prior to the due date to arrange your delivery.
  • As we have our own factory, reprints during the season are shipped in 2 – 3 weeks.

At all stages of your order we are here to assist and keep you updated.

And also …..

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Retail Displays

Offset have developed our shelf display pods, which can be used on any shelf in your shops to showcase your Christmas Cards.

  • Reusable.
  • Recyclable.
  • Cost Effective.
  • Look Great!

Counter top stands and free standing units are also available from Offset.

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e: Offset@fullspectrumpm.co.uk t: 01268 949442