Iprovision the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (Cipr) Benevolent Fund

Could Iprovision the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (Cipr) Benevolent Fund fund your project? Check fit free. Draft if yes — or shortlist better matches.

Typical grants: £500 – £5,000
Applications: Accepted
How to apply: Email application
Decisions: Quarterly

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About Iprovision the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (Cipr) Benevolent Fund

Iprovision, the Chartered Institute of Public Relations Benevolent Fund, was established in 1965 to prevent and relieve poverty and enhance wellbeing among public relations practitioners, former members, employees, and their dependants facing hardship. Guided by values of compassion, fairness, discretion, and professional solidarity, the fund takes a person-centred, holistic approach that builds long-term resilience through practical, evidence-based support that complements state benefits. As the only UK fund dedicated to PR wellbeing, it emphasises confidential, trauma-informed interventions and preventative measures such as mental health first aid. The fund's character is one of professional solidarity, seeking to support individuals at all career stages within the PR and communications community.

What Iprovision the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (Cipr) Benevolent Fund funds

The fund provides targeted relief for economic crises, unemployment, illness, disability, bereavement, and family hardship among PR professionals and their dependants. Support includes means-tested cash grants for living costs and emergency needs, mental health counselling via dedicated helplines, debt advice, career guidance, and funding for retraining or education to enable re-employment. The 75 Fund promotes diversity by removing financial barriers for early-career entrants, returners after career breaks, and individuals from lower socio-economic or underrepresented backgrounds, sponsoring training fees, CIPR membership, and career development opportunities. All support is delivered within the UK, focusing exclusively on the public relations and communications sector.

Who can apply

Iprovision supports individuals only—public relations practitioners, former members, employees of the CIPR, and their close dependants who are facing hardship. The fund also prioritises early-career entrants, returners after career breaks, and individuals from lower socio-economic or underrepresented backgrounds through its 75 Fund. Applicants must be connected to the UK PR and communications community. There is no religious restriction. The fund is designed for those experiencing financial insecurity, mental health challenges, unemployment, illness, disability, bereavement, or family difficulties. It welcomes those who may not qualify for state support.

What Iprovision the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (Cipr) Benevolent Fund doesn't fund

The fund does not support individuals outside the public relations and communications sector. It also avoids duplicating state provisions, so it will not provide funding for costs already covered by government benefits. Non-merit-based requests are not considered, and the fund does not support general charitable appeals or organisations.

How they like to fund

Iprovision offers flexible, means-tested support that can be one-off or ongoing, depending on individual circumstances. The fund provides cash grants for living costs and emergency needs, as well as funding for retraining, education, and professional development. They welcome unsolicited applications and emphasise a confidential, holistic approach that includes mental health counselling and debt advice. Support is tailored to build long-term resilience, complementing but not replacing state benefits.

How much does Iprovision the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (Cipr) Benevolent Fund give?

£500 – £5,000

Typical published range. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you would clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is the free fit check.

Deadlines & timelines

When to apply, and how long their decisions take.

Your specific fit

Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.

Good to know

FaithNo restriction

Focus areas

Poverty & hardshipMental healthEducation

How to apply to Iprovision the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (Cipr) Benevolent Fund

Iprovision the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (Cipr) Benevolent Fund takes applications via email application.

Decisions are typically quarterly.
Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.

How it works

1
Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
2
See if this could be a fit. Honest check on cause, place, size, and rules.
3
Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.

See if Iprovision the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (Cipr) Benevolent Fund could be a fit. Draft if yes.

Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Iprovision the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (Cipr) Benevolent Fund provide?

Iprovision the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (Cipr) Benevolent Fund typically provides grants of £500 - £5,000.

Where does Iprovision the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (Cipr) Benevolent Fund fund charities?

Iprovision the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (Cipr) Benevolent Fund funds charities operating in the UK.

Does Iprovision the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (Cipr) Benevolent Fund accept unsolicited applications?

Iprovision the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (Cipr) Benevolent Fund accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.

How do I apply for funding from Iprovision the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (Cipr) Benevolent Fund?

Iprovision the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (Cipr) Benevolent Fund takes applications via email application. Decisions are typically quarterly.