Chartered Institute Of Public Relations

Membership of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations is on an individual basis. We offer it to PR practitioners at all levels in their careers and in all sectors. Whether you work in-house, at a consultancy or as an independent or freelance practitioner, we can help. There are six grades of membership: Fellow, Member, Associate, Affiliate, Global Affiliate and Student. These span different levels of experience and qualifications in PR. Membership assessment is rigorous and we base it on multi-disciplinary experience and qualifications.

We are a Chartered body led by a President, who is the Chair of the Institute and the representative of the profession in the UK. Our members elect a President every Autumn who is in post for one year. They also elect a President-Elect and Honorary Treasurer. We run regional and sector volunteer groups through a committee made up of members of the CIPR. Registration with your local regional group is automatic upon joining.