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Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) @cipr.co.uk · 5h

We welcomed 8 new organisations as Corporate Affiliate members in the third quarter of 2025.

This brings our community to nearly 300 members, each benefitting from dedicated relationship management, enhanced CPD support, and pathways to Chartered status for their teams.

Learn more: bit.ly/46JezAM

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Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) @cipr.co.uk · 1d

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Kevin Ruck has been awarded Honorary Fellowship of the CIPR following the latest review of nominations for his significant contribution to fields of internal communication and PR more broadly.

Find out more about our new Honorary Fellow: https://bit.ly/3Wuvtgk

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Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) @cipr.co.uk · 2d

Congratulations to the 27 members who got Chartered in the third quarter of 2025.

Find out how you can get #GetChartered with our Chartership package and read the reaction from CIPR President Advita Patel: http://bit.ly/3KDBsNu

Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) @cipr.co.uk · 12d

The CIPR has awarded two of its highest honours at its annual Fellows lunch.

Anne-Marie Lacey, FCIPR, comms consultant and Senior PR Lecturer received the Sir Stephen Tallents' Medal, while Sheeraz Gulsher, Co-founder of People Like Us, received the President's Medal.

Learn more: bit.ly/4gSuvE7

CIPR promotional graphic featuring portraits of the CIPR's Sir Stephen Tallent's Medal Recipient, Anne-Marie Lacey, and President's Medal recipient, Sheeraz Gulsher, framed within a bold red and blue geometric design.

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Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) @cipr.co.uk · 15d

The CIPR and the JGA Group have announced a new partnership to expand high-quality PR and communications apprenticeships across the UK.

This collaboration opens up new, inclusive pathways into the profession helping employers build a strong pipeline of talent.

Learn more: http://bit.ly/4nQbHb1

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Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) @cipr.co.uk · 20d

⏰ #NowIsTheTime to tackle ageism in PR.

A new CIPR Research Fund report by Jenny Manchester MCIPR reveals how age impacts PR professionals career progression and what employers, line-managers, and the industry can do to tackle ageism in the workplace.

Read the research: http://bit.ly/4pwVZmz

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Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) @cipr.co.uk · 24d

We’re proud to support National Inclusion Week 2025.

This year’s theme - #NowIsTheTime - is about urgent, practical steps to embed inclusion across PR and tackle the barriers holding the industry back.

Learn more about our campaign and get involved: bit.ly/3I1TWGu

#CIPRinclusion

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Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) @cipr.co.uk · 28d

Congratulations to our 16 newly Chartered PR Practitioners.

🔗 Discover how you can #GetChartered > https://lnkd.in/eCsnSGNa

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Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) @cipr.co.uk · Sep 5

The business world is taking Reform seriously as lobbyists line up to attend the party's conference.

This Bloomberg article covers our new polling showing 20% of public affairs pros plan to attend, with our Head of PR and Policy Jon Gerlis featuring in the story.

Read more: http://bit.ly/4nfElSw

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Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) @cipr.co.uk · Aug 29

A new survey from the CIPR and Opinium shows how Reform UK is set to become the third most-attended party conference by lobbyists.

The poll of 300 senior decision-makers revealed 20% of lobbyists plan to attend the party’s 2025 conference. Nearly double last year's count.

Read more: bit.ly/47lEEqk

The Houses of Parliament and Big Ben pictured from across the river Thames on a sunny day.

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Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) @cipr.co.uk · Aug 20

We’re launching our new Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Member Survey today and we need to hear from you.

CIPR members, keep an eye out for the survey link in your member email later today.

Please take a few minutes to complete the survey and help us build a more inclusive future together.

Promotional image from CIPR featuring three smiling individuals in colorful circles with the text, 'Help us build a more inclusive profession.'

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Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) @cipr.co.uk · Aug 19

When crisis hits, clarity matters.

In times of crisis, internal communication is essential. Join us on 11 September for our online Internal Communication in a Time of Crisis course.

Book your place: https://bit.ly/45X2iYT

#CIPRLearn #Publicrelations #Internalcomms #Crisiscomms

Promotional graphic for CIPR Course of the Week titled "Internal communications in a time of crisis," featuring bold pink and teal geometric patterns.

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Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) @cipr.co.uk · Aug 18

The CIPR is saddened to hear that Sir George Reid Hon FCIPR has died.

Find out more about his career with words from Jane Cumming FCIPR in our newsroom.

bit.ly/45mnwPH

Sir George Reid Hon FCIPR

The CIPR is saddened to hear that Sir George Reid Hon FCIPR has died. A former journalist, The Rt Hon Sir George Reid served as Scottish Parliament Deputy Presiding Officer from 1999 to 2003 and then ...

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Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) @cipr.co.uk · Aug 11

Congratulations to our 11 newly Chartered PR Practitioners.

👏 Emily Abagis, Helen Bower, Gareth Brown, Pedro Caiado, Helen Crumley, Christiana Melam, Jennifer Morgan, Doug Nairn, Sara Naylor, Jane Peverley, and Laura Varney.

🔗 Find out more on how you can #GetChartered > bit.ly/4lmUmVl

Our 11 most recently Chartered PR practitioners.

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Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) @cipr.co.uk · Aug 6

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

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Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) @cipr.co.uk · Jul 30

We're excited to announce the recipients of grants under the CIPR's 2025 PR Research Fund, which awards funding of up to £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

Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) @cipr.co.uk · Jul 23

⭐ 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

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.

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Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) @cipr.co.uk · Jul 17

🆕 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 Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) @cipr.co.uk · Jul 16

👏 Congratulations to our 13 newly Chartered PR Practitioners.

Find out more about how you can #GetChartered > bit.ly/4lSJA9T

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Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) @cipr.co.uk · Jul 16

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

Headshots of the CIPR's two newest Fellows of as the 16 July 2025, Robert Okunnu and Thanzyl Thajudeen.

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Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) @cipr.co.uk · Jul 15

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 members’ interests.

Learn more about our Council: bit.ly/3TuYreB

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Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) @cipr.co.uk · Jul 15

There’s just one week left to register for our panel discussion exploring how Labour’s 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

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Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) @cipr.co.uk · Jul 10

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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Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) @cipr.co.uk · Jul 8

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

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Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) @cipr.co.uk · Jul 8

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

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