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We are the world's only Royal Chartered body for public relations professionals with more than 11,000 members globally. We raise industry standards through membership, chartership, CPD, training and qualifications.
Our 11 most recently Chartered PR practitioners.
Congratulations to our 11 newly Chartered PR Practitioners.
π Emily Abagis, Helen Bower, Gareth Brown, Pedro Caiado, Helen Crumley, Christiana Melam, Jennifer Morgan, Doug Nairn, Sara Naylor, Jane Peverley, and Laura Varney.
π Find out more on how you can #GetChartered > bit.ly/4lmUmVl
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The CIPR has welcomed the government's Small Business Plan.
The Plan, published late last week, announced a series of reforms to support SMEs including new laws on late payments, financial support packages, and mentoring programmes.
Read our full response in the newsroom: bit.ly/3H8HIvb
CIPR logo. PR Research Fund. Supporting members to conduct independent PR research.
We're excited to announce the recipients of grants under the CIPR's 2025 PR Research Fund, which awards funding of up to Β£2000 to CIPR members to conduct independent research relevant to the advancement of the wider PR profession.
Learn more about the upcoming research: bit.ly/4oavfaO
Promotional graphic for the CIPR's 2025 Annual Conference "Leadership & Impact: The Future of Strategic Communications" on 13 November 2025, in London. Cision One is labelled as the after-party sponsor. The design features teal abstract elements and bold white text.
β The CIPR's Annual Conference returns on 13 Nov 2025 at the Minster Building in London.
'Leadership & Impact' will explore how public relations is redefining itself in the modern business landscape and how practitioners can claim their seat at the top table.
Book your tickets: bit.ly/4lHWgkr
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π Women in Public Affairs' Pay & Progression Guide for Employers is out now - featuring the CIPR-funded Missing Women study by Socially Mobile.
The guide outlines best practice recommendations on pay, progression, and retention to support women working in public affairs.
Read more: bit.ly/3GJ91fq
Chartered PR Practitioner logo. Headshots of the CIPR's 12 most recently Chartered members.
π Congratulations to our 13 newly Chartered PR Practitioners.
Find out more about how you can #GetChartered > bit.ly/4lSJA9T
Headshots of the CIPR's two newest Fellows of as the 16 July 2025, Robert Okunnu and Thanzyl Thajudeen.
The CIPR has awarded Fellowships to two members following the latest review of nominations.
Congratulations to Robert Okunnu Chart.PR, FCIPR and Thanzyl Thajudeen FCIPR.
Learn more about Fellowship and the role Fellows play at the CIPR: bit.ly/3W8Xzi1
CIPR logo. Apply for a seat on our 2026 - 2027 Council.
The CIPR is looking for diverse voices to join our Council. Applications are now open for our 2026-2027 term.
Share your expertise, provide key governance oversight, and work alongside the Board to advocate for our membersβ interests.
Learn more about our Council: bit.ly/3TuYreB
CIPR logo. Ellwood Atfield logo. Red Tape or Red Carpet? How has the Government's Relationship with Business Changed Under Labour. Headshots of the panel chair, Farzana Baduel, and three speakers, Jonathan Ashworth, Grace Wyld, and Alice Grimes. Tuesday 22 July, 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM.
Thereβs just one week left to register for our panel discussion exploring how Labourβs mission-based government has engaged with business since taking office.
Join experts from the CBI, Future Governance Forum, and more next Tuesday 22 July in London.
Register now: bit.ly/4lnDKh3
Logo of CIPR Corporate Affiliate featuring bold blue letters 'M' followed by the text 'CIPR CORPORATE AFFILIATE' in gray.
We welcomed 14 new organisations as Corporate Affiliate members in the second quarter of 2025.
Our latest cohort expands our community of corporate members to over 290 organisations.
Find out who joined us and how your business can become a CIPR Corporate Affiliate member > bit.ly/3Ij6sRE
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Join us for our 2025 AGM on Wednesday 9 July at 17:00 BST.
Our Past-President, current President, Independent Chair and President-Elect will attend to share our achievements, priorities, and future plans before finishing with a Q&A.
Register now: bit.ly/4nE2H9v
Grid collage of CIPR members participating in an online chartership assessment, with the logo of 'Chartered PR Practitioner' displayed in the centre.
Congratulations to the 44 members that got Chartered in the second quarter of 2025.
Read the reaction from CIPR President, @advitapatel.bsky.social and find out how you can #GetChartered with our Chartership package: bit.ly/3IhzsZU
CIPR logo. Apply for a seat on our 2026 - 2027 Council.
CIPR Council elections are open.
Council members play a vital role in advancing research, education, and public understanding of PR, while advising the Board on our strategic direction.
Learn more about Council: bit.ly/3TuYreB
Group of seven individuals posing with an award at the CIPR Excellence Awards 2025.
π Yesterday evening the PR industry gathered at the Royal Lancaster in London for the 41st Excellence Awards, celebrating the most innovative campaigns from across the profession.
Congratulations to all the winners and mark of excellence recipients.
Find out more: bit.ly/4lDyqpC
#CIPRExcel
Promotional image for the CIPR Annual Report 2024 titled 'Navigating Change with Purpose,' featuring three professionals in various poses on a red background with geometric designs.
The CIPR's 2024 Annual Report - Navigating Change with Purpose - is out now.
It outlines our first governance review in a decade, new and innovative member services, and major research including the PR Population Report, State of the Profession, and more.
Read the full report: bit.ly/400pQsG
CIPR logo. Apply for a seat on our 2026 - 2027 Council.
Join the CIPR Council and help us reshape our profession as it prepares for the future.
Council members play a vital role in advancing research, education, and public understanding of PR, while advising the Board on the Institute's strategic direction.
Learn more and apply today: bit.ly/3TuYreB
Read the full 'No Rules Britannia' report: bit.ly/3GaoIMe
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A screenshot of Baroness Hayter's question to the Cabinet Office as seen on the parliament UK website.
Many thanks to Baroness Hayter for referencing our 'No Rules Britannia?' report in her written question asking whether the government plans to respond to our calls for stronger lobbying regulation in Westminster.
bit.ly/3HU0uGw
Hi Ann, the registration link is back up and running. Thanks again for flagging this and your patience while we sorted it out.
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The CIPR has signed the Venice Pledge, joining over 20 global PR bodies in committing to responsible AI practices.
Developed by the Global Alliance for PR and Comms Management, the Pledge establishes seven guiding principles for ethical and human-centred AI application.
Learn more: bit.ly/4jLkQyT
Hi Ann, thank you for flagging this. We're looking into the registration link issue now and are working to resolve it. We'll update as soon as it's fixed.
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In this article for the Professional Adviser, CIPR President @advitapatel.bsky.social tackles the DEI backlash.
She explains why retreat isn't the safe option leaders think it is and how we can communicate effectively through criticism while staying true to our values.
Read more: bit.ly/3SOghJq
CIPR Chartered logo. Images of the 14 members who recently got chartered
Congratulations to the 14 members who recently got Chartered:
Annie Goss, Beauty Mutombe, Elizabeth Eyarhono, Helen Rose, Martin Grey, Merit Rumema, Mohammed Farooq, Paul Thomas, Ruth Adetayo, Sharon Richardson, Stephanie Snow, Taylor Williams, Thanzyl Thajudeen, Timothy Hoy.
bit.ly/4bsGepk
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In this article for @communicatemag.bsky.social, Caroline Latta, member of the CIPR Health Group Committee, argues that cutting essential comms functions amid NHS reforms is not only short-sighted, but risks undermining the very changes the system is trying to deliver.
Read more: bit.ly/45Lm2iw
Stephanie Snow, Chair of CIPR Health Group, penned this article for @thecareruk.bsky.social on proposed cuts to NHS comms teams.
She explores how effective communication remains essential for healthcare delivery and public trust, particularly during crises.
Read more on pg.4: bit.ly/4jUn9jz
CIPR Logo with blue, purple, pink stars surrounding the headline: Volunteer Recognition Awards 2025. Volunteers' Week logo bottom right.
Weβre halfway through Volunteersβ Week and itβs time to celebrate the incredible individuals who help make CIPR what it is.
Today, weβre proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 CIPR Volunteer Recognition Awards.
Find out more about the Volunteer Recognition Awards: cipr.co.uk/CIPR/Members...
Front cover of the 2025 edition of the Reputation, Risk and Resilience report by Rod Cartwright Consulting.
The CIPR-supported 'Reputation, Risk and Resilience' 2025 report by @rodcartwright.bsky.social is out now.
It analyses a range of major global comms publications, offering practical, actionable tips on the challenges facing PR pros and the businesses they work for.
Learn more: bit.ly/4klArGL
"Lobbying is an important part of the democratic process ... but it ought to take place in the open [not] in the dark where public mistrust foments."
Read our Head of Policy @jrgerlis.bsky.social's letter in @theguardian.com on why UK lobbying needs wholesale reform.
Read more: bit.ly/4dC2xL7
Get The Nation Learning Logo. Text states βWeβve signed the charterβ and subtext states βNow letβs get the national learningβ. A link at the bottom of the image reads βgetthenationlaerning.org.ukβ
π We're proud to join the #GetTheNationLearning campaign run by @learnworkuk.bsky.social to champion the value of lifelong learning across the UK.
With adult skills budgets cut by Β£1bn since 2010, the need for action has never been more urgent.
Learn more about the campaign: bit.ly/3FtDi12
Tim Traverse-Healy OBE
The CIPR is sad to learn of the death of one of the Institute's founding members, Professor Tim Traverse-Healy OBE Hon.FCIPR.
Find out more about Tim's extraordinary career and service to the public relations profession in our obituary > bit.ly/44PtkBs
