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The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has launched its first Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) strategy, outlining its plans and commitment to drive change inside the Institute and within and beyond the PR industry. Published today, the strategy outlines the CIPR’s plans to develop and adapt its activities and champion EDI best practice across six areas; the CIPR staff team, volunteers, the Institue’s governance structure, CIPR members, the wider PR profession, and private, public and third sector leadership. The document details how changes will be embedded in these areas…

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The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) is pleased to announce its 200th Corporate Affiliate member. 14 organisations joined the Institute in the second quarter of 2023 with two more joining at the beginning of July. The latest organisations include PR agencies, NHS Trusts, a university, a major energy company, and a law firm. they join a growing community that demonstrates their commitment to the professional development of their PR teams and to a globally recognised set of professional standards through CIPR membership. The new members are; Counter Terrorism Policing …

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The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has published its 2022 Annual Report reflecting on a year of growth and increased advocacy. The report includes the Institute’s accounts for the year and its first environmental, social, and governance (ESG) report, outlining its efforts and future plans to promote effective communication around climate change mitigation, social impact, and governance.  The report – Adapting and Thriving – summarises and celebrates a successful year for the Institute that saw an increase of over 1,000 new members. Published in an accessible and interactive online format, the…

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CIPR‘s benevolent fund launches a new 75 Fund to support those beginning their PR career, those returning to the profession, and to help those from lower socio-economic and underrepresented groups to progress. The benevolent fund of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR), Iprovision, has today launched a new fund aimed at helping those from lower socio-economic and underrepresented groups to commence or advance a career in public relations. The new 75 Fund launches to mark the 75th Anniversary of the CIPR with an initial pot of £75,000. It targets…

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The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has welcomed the Labour Party’s proposals to address standards in politics but has called for the Party to go further in addressing the rules around lobbying. The Financial Times reports that the Party is considering proposals including banning ministers from lobbying for five years after leaving office and setting up an ethics commission with powers to look at Ministers’ behaviour. Last week the CIPR met Labour MPs to discuss our Lobbying For Good Lobbying campaign which is calling for reform to lobbying legislation…

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