GENERAL PAYMENT TERMS
  • Membership will not be activated until payment is received, or an active Direct Debit instruction is in place, which takes between one and four working days.
  • Membership subscriptions are non-refundable and non-transferable.
  • For overseas BACS payments any bank fees incurred must be covered by the sender.
  • All membership cancellation requests must be made in writing by emailing  . These will be considered with reference to the relevant membership terms and conditions.
REQUIREMENT FOR DISCLOSURE ON RENEWAL
  • Prior to renewing your membership each year, you must disclose to us by email if you have done anything in the previous year which may bring the Institute or the profession into disrepute.
  • Failing to inform the CIPR of behaviour that might bring the Institute or profession into disrepute could result in termination of membership.
ADDITIONAL TERMS - DIRECT DEBIT PAYERS
  • Membership subscriptions can be paid by Direct Debit (Annual single instalment or Monthly instalments).
  • A £20 discount on full Affiliate, Associate or Member/Fellow grade fees is available to members paying by Direct Debit.
  • Direct Debits can only be drawn from UK bank accounts.
  • To switch your existing membership to Direct Debit, we must receive your request to switch at least ten working days before your next renewal date.
  • Direct Debit plans cannot be started or amended (other than changing bank account) during your membership term for the current membership year. They can be started or amended in time for your next membership year, with at least ten working days' notice, prior to your next renewal date (see above).
  • Membership subscriptions are subject to a minimum term of 12 months and any unused portion of your subscription period cannot be refunded (see General Payment Terms).
  • If you cancel your Direct Debit mandate before all instalments have been collected, or an agreed instalment fails to be collected, any outstanding payments will immediately become due and payable by debit or credit card. We reserve the right to suspend your membership until any outstanding balance has been settled and may apply the prevailing joining fee should you wish to re-join in the future.
  • If you request a chargeback or reversal of one or more Direct Debit payment(s) which were correctly taken by us, resulting in an unpaid balance, the outstanding balance will immediately become due and payable by debit or credit card. We reserve the right to suspend your membership until the balance has been settled and may apply the prevailing joining fee should you wish to re-join in the future.
  • Where multiple payments or historic transactions are disputed or reversed, we may review the circumstances surrounding the payments in order to protect the integrity of our membership and payment processes. In such cases, the Institute may consider whether any further steps are appropriate in accordance with its governance procedures and the professional standards expected of members.
  • To set up a new Direct Debit instruction, or to change the bank account from which your existing Direct Debit is taken, please call us on 0207 631 6900 Option 1, or email us.
ADDITIONAL TERMS - overseas monthly card payments
  • Membership subscriptions for members based outside of the UK can be paid by credit or debit card by regular monthly card payments.
  • Overseas members already receive a £20 overseas discount on full Affiliate, Associate or Member/Fellow grade fees and there is no additional discount for paying by regular monthly card payments.
  • To switch your existing membership to regular monthly card payment, we must receive your request to switch at least ten working days before your next renewal date.
  • Monthly card payment plans cannot be started or amended during your membership term for the current membership year. They can be started or amended in time for your next membership year, with at least ten working days' notice, prior to your next renewal date (see above).
  • Membership subscriptions are subject to a minimum term of 1 month and any unused portion of your subscription period cannot be refunded (see General Payment Terms).
  • If your card expires before all instalments have been collected, or an agreed instalment fails to be collected due to lack of available funds, then the outstanding payment will immediately become due for payment by debit or credit card or we may suspend your membership.
  • To set up a new monthly card payment please  email us.
ADDITIONAL TERMS - qualifications candidates
  • From 1st June 2025 candidates enrolling for a CIPR qualification must hold CIPR membership for the duration of their course. This will be arranged at the time of enrolment.
  • Candidate registrations with the CIPR will be processed within four weeks of enrolment, membership will start within eight weeks.
  • In the unlikely event that the CIPR does not receive membership payment from a teaching centre then CIPR membership may be withdrawn.
  • The candidate must not cancel their CIPR membership while studying and must maintain CIPR membership throughout their course at their own expense if necessary.
YOUR MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTION
  • We will confirm when your application to join the CIPR has been accepted with an email entitled ‘Welcome to the CIPR’.
  • We always endeavour to provide access to all CIPR services. However due to circumstances beyond our control we cannot guarantee this.
  • CIPR membership subscriptions are VAT exempt.
  • Membership subscriptions are tax deductible if the member is paying their own subscription.
KEEPING YOUR MEMBERSHIP SECURE
  • Your membership is your own subscription and is unique to you and must not be shared with anybody else.
  • Sharing of member exclusive-content or benefits (e.g. training discounts) with non-members or other members who are not eligible for those benefits at their grade of membership is not allowed and may results in action being taken against the member under the CIPR Code of Conduct.
  • Sharing or login details between members and between members and non-members is not allowed and may result in action being take against you under the CIPR Code of Conduct.
UPGRADING YOUR MEMBERSHIP
  • Your membership grade reflects your experience and lets employers and others know that you are committed to the highest professional and ethical standards.
  • You will need to hold the membership grade that's right for your level of experience at all times.
  • We'll let you know when we think you are due an upgrade.
  • If you are not already at Member grade you will need to upgrade your membership when you start working in a PR related role (advancing  to Associate grade) and once again with at least two years' experience (advancing from Associate to Member grade).
SUPPORT FOR CIPR MEMBERS

Iprovision is the CIPR’s benevolent fund – helping members in times of need since 1965. For more information go to www.cipr.co.uk/iprovision

CONTACT

To discuss any concerns about payment, upgrading or your subscription please contact [email protected]