The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) is the UK's leading public relations industry professional body. Founded in February 1948, it today has over 9000 members.
The CIPR is the largest association of its kind in Europe. We are a member of the European PR federation CERP (Confederation Europeenne des Relations Publiques) and a founding member of the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communications Management.
The Institute represents and serves the interests of people working in public relations in the UK and abroad. We offer access to information, advice and support, and provide networking and training opportunities through a wide variety of events, conferences and workshops.








