Chartered Institute of Public Relations

Chartered Institute of Public Relations
Company typeNon-profit
IndustryPublic relations
Founded1948 (1948)
HeadquartersLondon
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
  • Alastair McCapra (CEO)
  • Advita Patel (President, 2025)
Websitecipr.co.uk

The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) is a professional body in the United Kingdom for public relations practitioners. Founded as the Institute for Public Relations in 1948, CIPR was awarded Chartered status by the Privy Council of the United Kingdom in 2005 and added "Chartered" to its name. As of mid 2025, CIPR has over 11,000 members. The association provides training and education, publishes a code of conduct and hosts awards and events. It is governed by a board of directors led by a president who is elected each year.