We work with a number of charities and businesses to champion equity, diversity and inclusion in the public relations profession.
If your business or organisation supports under-represented groups in PR, we'd love to hear about your work.
Email Jon Gerlis, Head of PR & Policy.
The Pros Collective
The Pros Collective is the new name for the BME PR Pros, who have been supporting talented Black, Asian, Mixed Race, and Ethnic Minority PR and comms pros to get the careers they deserve since 2007. The Pros Collective does this by providing career development opportunities through programmes such as The Pros leadership scheme (AKA The Xec.), by platforming talented pros through event series, and celebrating talented pros through The Pros Awards. Since 2020 it has helped organisations recruit, nurture, and retain diverse talent through its commercial arm, Blueprinted (owners of The Blueprint diversity mark) and The Pros Conference.
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bmeprpros.co.uk
I have a voice
I have a voice (IHAV) is a not-for-profit that equips young people from diverse backgrounds with the tools and confidence to pursue careers in politics and influencing. We use professional political lobbying and advocacy expertise to:
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provide non-partisan political education
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run career-focused training programmes
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work with partners to offer work experience and paid internships
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support a number of youth-led social action campaigns
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run a mentoring scheme
http://www.ihaveavoice.org.uk/
Iprovision
Iprovision is an independent charity that exists exclusively for CIPR members and their dependents. It provides confidential guidance and practical help during difficult times, including throughout caring responsibilities, long-term or terminal illness, periods of unemployment, and other life-changing circumstances. If you're facing financial hardship or unexpected challenges, Iprovision is there to offer support and help with unforeseen costs.
75 fund (cipr.co.uk)
Socially Mobile
Socially Mobile is a Community Interest Company (CIC) that supports UK public relations practitioners to increase their earning potential.
The impactful ten-week online training programme is for future leaders:
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Aspiring to a management role
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Returning to work or moving into a new role
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Considering starting their own PR business
Fees are just £750. Fully funded places are available to those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, as well as under-served groups including ethnic minority practitioners, the LGBTQ+ community, women returners and those with disabilities.
www.sociallymobile.org.uk
Socially Mobile
Taylor Bennett Foundation
The Taylor Bennett Foundation is a charity that exists to encourage Black, Asian and minority ethnic graduates to pursue a career in communications which is achieved by an award-winning PR & Communications training programme, internship and mentoring programmes. With the support of leading communication agencies and in-house teams, Taylor Bennett Foundation runs professional development programmes that provide participants with the knowledge, skillset and networks required to pursue a successful career in communications.
