A message from our CEO Reflecting on another successful year for the CIPP, I’m immensely proud of the progress we have made together as both a profession and a membership community, with membership remaining at the heart of everything we do. This year, we reached the largest member base in the Institute’s history, a clear testament to the value, support and sense of community the CIPP provides across the pay professions. We also launched our podcast, Behind the Button, offering thought leadership for the industry and, most importantly, shining a spotlight on the people behind pay. This strong membership foundation enables continued investment in education, insight, representation and development opportunities that benefit both individuals and organisations. Our training offering continues to evolve, with a strong focus on flexible, accessible online learning. Since the launch of Payroll QuickLearn (PQL) in 2025, the on-demand library has expanded to include more than 30 bite-sized courses covering essential payroll skills at all levels. Alongside this, our programme of topical webinars and training sessions ensures professionals remain informed, compliant and confident in an increasingly complex legislative environment. Our qualifications portfolio, delivered by IPP Education (a wholly owned subsidiary of the CIPP), provides industry-recognised career pathways for pay professionals at every stage. Over the past year, we have focused on enhancing the learner experience while ensuring our qualifications and assessment processes reflect the changing needs of the profession. We are also working closely with Skills England, Ofqual and the apprenticeship trailblazer group during ongoing reforms to ensure payroll apprenticeship standards remain relevant and aligned with industry requirements. The Institute’s award-winning events programme has also gone from strength to strength. We remain proud to lead the profession through National Payroll Week each September and the UK’s largest payroll Annual Conference and Exhibition in October. In 2026, we launch a new Public Sector Pay Forum, dedicated to addressing the unique challenges and opportunities within public sector pay, further demonstrating our commitment to delivering relevant, forward-thinking events. Our Policy and Research Team has strengthened relationships across government and industry, ensuring payroll professionals’ voices are heard. Following a six-month HMRC secondment, Mathew Akrigg became Policy and Advisory Leader after Samantha O’Sullivan’s departure, and we thank Sam for her contribution. Through consultation, forums and initiatives such as the Payroll Insights Survey, the team continues to provide valuable insight to inform policy and support progress across the UK payroll profession. We hope this prospectus provides a clear overview of the membership, training, qualifications and professional development opportunities available through the CIPP and IPP Education, supporting both individual growth and organisational success in an evolving payroll landscape.
Jason Davenport FCIPP MIoD Chief Executive Officer
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