CHAIR’S WELCOME
This last financial year has been one of meaningful progress and increasing influence for the CIPP. Despite ongoing economic challenges, we have continued to grow, innovate, and strengthen our support for pay professionals across the UK. IPP Education delivered another strong year, supporting over 1,700 learners through our qualifications portfolio, and our training courses upskilling just over 2,700 delegates. We also supported 256 apprentices with free CIPP membership, to support them whilst undertaking their payroll apprenticeship. Enrolments for the Level 4 Payroll Specialist Certificate rose by more than 500% since we launched in December 2023, with the first intake on May 2, 2024, demonstrating growing demand for professional development. Our exciting new, on-demand training offering, Payroll QuickLearn (PQL) launched in March 2025 and has further enhanced our flexible learning options. Feedback so far tells us just how invaluable this model will be for busy professionals in the future. Our policy and research team continued to champion the profession – responding to eight consultations, participating in 20 government forums, and achieving major milestones including the endorsement of National Payroll Week by His Majesty King Charles. Our ongoing PR and social media strategies play key roles in elevating the profile and support of the pay professions. In 2024–25 we published 131 comments across a range of media titles. Engagement across our digital platforms has also amplified our voice, with over 39,000 social media followers, a LinkedIn group of over 16,000, and over 18,000 subscribers to our LinkedIn newsletter – Payroll Pages. We remain committed to our people and our values. In the last financial year, we were recognised as one of the top 10 not-for- profit organisations to work for and continued our sustainability journey pledging to the CAFA Climate Commitment to achieve Net Zero by 2035 and gained the ISO 14001 certification.
I extend my thanks to our Board, CEO Jason Davenport, the SLT, the dedicated staff, and our members for your ongoing support. Together, we will continue to elevate the pay profession and drive its future forward.
Clare Warrington MSc FCIPPdip AFHEA CIPP Chair
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CIPP ANNUAL REVIEW 2024-25
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