Your publication, wrapped and
delivered. Simply.

Whether you’re sending a quarterly membership magazine to 500 subscribers or a weekly trade newsletter to 50,000 readers, The Mailing People handle every stage, wrapping, addressing and despatch, from our production facility in Portsmouth.


We use biodegradable polywrapping as standard, with paperwrapping available for a premium, fully recyclable finish. Both methods protect your publication in transit while keeping postage costs as low as possible.


As part of the Bishops Printers family, we can take your publication from artwork to letterbox. Print, wrap and postage are managed under one roof, with no delivery charges between sites.

500+

Minimum for postage discounts

3-4

Working days
from stock & data

100%

Biodegradable poly as standard

ISO 27001

Certified data security

Your service has been fabulous. Across all contact points it has been an easy journey, very clear briefings, communications and approval process.

Caroline Hillier, Boomerang Media

Who sends magazines and newsletters by post?

Societies & associations

Quarterly or monthly member magazines, society newsletters, annual reports. A regular mailing members expect – and notice if it doesn’t arrive.

Trade & consumer publications

Subscription magazines, trade journals, specialist titles. Consistent wrapping
and reliable despatch schedules keep subscribers happy and churn low.

Donor & supporter communications

Charity supporter magazines, donor newsletters, fundraising updates. High-quality presentation builds trust and reinforces the relationship with donors.

Alumni & parent communications

University alumni magazines, school newsletters, college prospectuses. A printed publication signals investment and standing that email simply cannot match.

Club & supporter publications

Membership club magazines, county association newsletters, season previews. Regular wrapped mailings to season ticket holders and members.

Customer &
stakeholder magazines

Corporate communications, employee newsletters, customer magazines. Polywrap protects larger formats; paperwrap adds a premium finish for key stakeholders.

Polywrapping or paperwrapping – which is right for your publication?

Biodegradable Polywrapping

Our standard wrapping method – protective, cost-effective and 100% biodegradable. The clear finish shows your cover design through the wrap, preserving brand and
front-page impact.

  • Cover visible through wrap
    Design impact preserved from letterbox
  • Most cost-effective wrap option
    Lower material cost vs paperwrap at equivalent weight
  • 100% biodegradable as standard
    Not standard polythene – our poly degrades naturally
  • Suitable for most publication sizes
    A5 up to A4+, light to medium weight

Paperwrapping

A premium, fully recyclable wrap – kerb-side recyclable by recipients. Growing in preference among organisations with strong sustainability commitments. Feels more substantial in the hand.

  • Kerb-side recyclable
    Disposed of in standard household recycling
  • Premium tactile quality
    Heavier, more substantial feel – signals quality
  • Overprint capability
    Address and messaging printed directly on wrap
  • Supports ESG reporting
    Increasingly required by member body sustainability policies

How magazine and newsletter mailing works

1.Brief & data

Send us your mailing list. We run a free data audit gone-away suppression, address cleansing, preference checks before a single copy is printed.

2.PRINT

Your publication printed in-house at Bishops Printers litho for volume, digital for short runs with no inter-site delivery cost to TMP.

3.Wrap & address

Polywrapped or paperwrapped to your specification. Each copy inkjet addressed and sorted for maximum postage efficiency.

4.Despatch

Despatched via Royal Mail Advertising Mail (Mailmark) at bulk discount rates. Typically 3-4 working days from receipt of stock and data.

Getting the best postage rate for your mailing

Postage is typically the largest single cost in any publication mailing. As a Royal Mail accredited reseller with expertise across all postal channels, we’ll ensure your publication travels by the most cost-effective route.

  • Royal Mail Advertising Mail (Mailmark)
    The standard route for wrapped publication mailings from 500 pieces. Mailmark barcodes unlock the best bulk discount rates and add tracking capability.
  • Downstream access – for high volumes
    At 50,000+ pieces, downstream access providers such as Whistl can offer further savings. We’ll model both and recommend the most cost-effective route. Size and weight optimisation
  • Size and weight optimisation
    Keeping your publication under 240mm × 165mm and 100g – including the wrap – puts you in the lowest postage band. We advise on this at the design stage, before a single copy is printed.
  • Free postage audit
    Not sure if you’re on the best rate? Share your current specification and we’ll tell you. Our postage advice is always free.

How volume affects your postage rate

  • UNDER 500 PIECES

    Standard Mailmark Business Mail rates.
    Still worth wrapping for protection.

  • 500 – 5,000 PIECES

    Advertising Mail bulk discounts begin.
    Mailmark barcodes available.

  • 5,000 – 50,000 PIECES

    Significant Advertising Mail savings.
    Most membership magazine mailings fall here.

  • 50,000+ PIECES

    Maximum Mailmark discounts plus downstream
    access options modelled for you.

Greener mailing. Without compromise.

We know that membership organisations, charities
and publishers increasingly need to demonstrate environmental responsibility to their audiences.
Our biodegradable polywrapping is standard – not an upgrade – and paperwrapping offers a fully kerb-side recyclable alternative.

Beyond wrapping, our Portsmouth production facility is one of the most energy-efficient mailing houses in the UK. Nearly 100 solar panels generate up to 80% of our own electricity. Our Konica Minolta digital presses use Simitri® HD toner, which fuses at lower temperatures and makes paper easier to recycle. If sustainability is important to your organisation’s reporting, we can provide the production data you need.

Solar-powered production

Up to 80% of facility electricity generated on-site from solar panels.

Biodegradable poly as standard

Every polywrap mailing uses biodegradable film – not standard polythene.

Lower-temperature toner

Simitri® HD toner fuses at lower temperatures, cutting energy use.

Paperwrapoption

Fully kerb-side recyclable increasingly preferred by member bodies.

You might also be interested in

Catalogue
mailing

Retail and B2B catalogues – seasonal and product launches wrapped and mailed
at volume.

Brochure mailing

Multi-page marketing brochures wrapped and despatched cost-effectively.

Variable data printing

Personalise the wrap or an enclosed insert – unique offers or messages per recipient.

Membership organisations

Welcome packs, renewal reminders, event invitations – the full membership mailing picture.

Free data audit

Gone-away suppression, NCOA and deduplication -free before every mailing.

Postage savings

Royal Mail Advertising Mail, Mailmark and downstream access – expert advice always free.

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Fitzherbert Road

Farlington


Portsmouth

Hampshire


PO6 1RU

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