Women in PR

What Women in PR does

Women in PR is a UK-based, not-for-profit professional association founded in 2013 and headquartered in London that works to increase the number and diversity of women in leadership roles within the public relations and communications industry. The organization delivers a portfolio of community-led services aimed at senior and mid-career women in PR, including a flagship Mentoring Programme now in its thirteenth year (with over 200 alumni paired with senior industry leaders), a monthly events programme (Members Mixers, Summer Soiree, Christmas Celebration, "How I..." panel series, Skills Sharpeners workshops), a Shadow Board development programme, advocacy campaigns on issues such as ageism, caregiving and burnout, a free Speakers Directory run in partnership with the PRCA, and recognition initiatives such as the 40 Over 40 and 45 Over 45 lists. A regional chapter, Women in PR Cymru, extends coverage into Wales.

The organization operates with minimal proprietary technology. Its delivery stack consists of a WordPress-based website (womeninpr.org.uk), Campaign Monitor for email newsletter distribution, and Eventbrite for event ticketing, with no bespoke platform or AI/ML infrastructure disclosed. Operationally it is governed by a volunteer committee that rotates leadership roles such as President, Vice President and Chair, with multiple Presidents appearing in the public record (e.g., Ginny Paton, Anna Geffert, Bibi Hilton), suggesting recurring succession rather than a permanent executive function.

Women in PR generates revenue primarily through recurring annual membership fees (tiered for senior and mid-career members) supplemented by one-off event ticket sales priced at £8–£49 depending on format and member status, plus sponsorship from industry partners (PR Week, PRCA, Ketchum, Opinium, AllBright, Shout! Communications, Prospect, Vuelio, SESAME, Broadcast Revolution, Blackstone hosting). It is not an investable venture-backed entity: it has no disclosed funding rounds, no parent company, no M&A history, and no public financials, operating instead as a member-supported association whose principal outputs are networking, mentorship, advocacy and research.

Name

Women in PR

Legal name

Women in PR Limited

Website

https://womeninpr.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Women in PR is a UK not-for-profit association, founded in 2013 and based in London, that supports women in the PR and communications industry through mentoring, networking events, advocacy campaigns and a speakers directory.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association and Industry Networking

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAFAD

Gender Equality & Women’s Rights Advocacy

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Civil Rights, Advocacy & Public Policy Organizations

Keywords

• Professional networking association
• Women leadership mentoring
• PR industry events
• Career development programme
• Industry diversity advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: As a not-for-profit organization, Women in PR relies on membership fees to fund events, grow impact, and deliver initiatives such as the Mentoring Scheme. Various membership tiers exist including full membership for senior women and associate membership for mid-career women.
2. Event Tickets: Revenue generated from paid event tickets including Summer Soiree (£35-£45), Leadership Coaching (£45-£49), Skills Sharpeners (£8-£10), and special events (£29-£40). Some events are free for members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Women in PR is a UK-based not-for-profit membership association that supports women working in the public relations and communications industry through annual membership subscriptions, paid and free networking events, a flagship annual mentoring programme pairing mentees with senior industry leaders, and a free Speakers Directory connecting event organisers with female PR experts. Membership tiers (Senior Women and Associate) and paid event tickets fund a portfolio of community activities including advocacy campaigns, regional groups, and recognition programmes.

Product overview

Women in PR is a not-for-profit professional association offering a portfolio of services to support women in the PR and communications industry. The core offering consists of the Mentoring Programme (now in its 13th year), an Events Programme with monthly in-person and digital sessions, a Speakers Directory in partnership with PRCA, Shadow Board Programme, Campaigns Initiative addressing issues like ageism and caregiving, Research Reports, Regional Groups and City Hubs (including Women in PR Cymru), and recognition programmes like 40 Over 40 and 45 Over 45. The organization relies on membership fees to fund events and initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Women in PR Membership Annual membership subscription offering Senior Women and Associate tiers for female PR and communications professionals in the UK, providing access to free Members Mixers, mentoring programme application eligibility, 'How I...' events, networking opportunities, and Shadow Board development pathways.
• Mentoring Programme Annual mentoring programme pairing female PR professionals with senior industry leaders for career development support. Includes Welsh mentors and mentees in the annual cohort and is supported by Ketchum and research partner Opinium.
• Events Programme Recurring programme of in-person and online events for members and non-members including monthly Members Mixers, annual Summer Party, Christmas Celebration, 'How I...' panel series, Skills Sharpeners workshops, and regional Women in PR Cymru events. Events ticketed via Eventbrite with member/non-member pricing differentials.
• Speakers Directory Free online directory of female PR and communications leaders from diverse ethnicities and backgrounds open to public speaking opportunities, provided to event organisers and media in partnership with PRCA to address speaker diversity gaps.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 200 women successfully paired through mentoring programme with alumni in leadership roles
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PR WeekcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 June 2026Long-standing partnership for the Women in PR Mentoring Programme, now in its 12th year. The programme pairs mentees with senior industry leaders and is open annually for applications. PR Week provides platform visibility and credibility for the flagship initiative.
• KetchumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 April 2026Supporting partner for the flagship mentoring programme. Ketchum provides mentor volunteers and programme support alongside PR Week.
• OpiniumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 April 2026Research partner for the mentoring programme. Also partners on research initiatives including the Invisible Workforce campaign and ageism survey. Provides statistical analysis and industry research support.
• Man Bites DogminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 May 2022Collaborated on The Gender News Gap event exploring gender imbalance in UK journalism and media. Man Bites Dog commissioned research examining opinions of 1,200 UK journalists on gender diversity.
• AllBrightminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 July 2021Exclusive private members' club venue partner for Summer Soiree events. Designed by women for women, aligning with Women in PR's mission.
• PRCAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the Speakers Directory, a free resource connecting event organizers with female PR and communications experts. Addresses the gap in speaker diversity (49% feel lack of diversity, only 24% of women have spoken vs 35% of men).
• PRCAcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaborated on PRCA National Conference 2019 marking the 50th anniversary. Women in PR hosted a dedicated panel session on flexible working in the industry.
• Women in PR CymrucoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional chapter in Wales extending Women in PR's reach. Includes Welsh mentors and mentees in the annual programme. Started in 2016 to address lack of female representation in Wales.
• BlackstoneminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHosted June 2024 Members Mixer at The Shard offices. World's largest alternative asset manager providing venue for networking event.
• Women in JournalismminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for joint networking events including 'Hacks and Flacks' bringing together PR professionals and journalists.
• Head OfficeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health and resilience training partner. Delivered Skills Sharpener workshops including Building Resilience and Be Your Own Coach programmes.
• Good ShoutminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial learning practice partnership for professional brand building. Hosted taster session on personal branding and speaking at panels.
• Shout! CommunicationsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSpecialist broadcast PR agency sponsoring Summer Soiree 2024 event.
• ProspectminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal talent consultancy exclusively for PR and communications sponsoring Summer Soiree 2024.
• Broadcast RevolutionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAward-winning broadcast PR agency sponsoring 2023 Summer Soiree.
• VueliominorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry-leading PR software provider sponsoring 2023 Summer Soiree.
• SESAMEminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRecruitment and head-hunting consultancy covering PR agency marketplace. Sponsoring 2023 Summer Soiree.
• The Mind WorksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExecutive coaching partner providing pro-bono coaching support to mentors in the mentoring programme.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The 3% Movement: US-focused movement and community addressing gender disparity in the creative/advertising industry. Comparable mission (advancing women in advertising/communications) with events, research, and a Speaker Directory offering analogous to Women in PR's Speakers Directory.
• Creative Equals: UK-based organisation driving diversity and inclusion in the creative industries. Similar mission focus on gender diversity in creative/communications, with research, events, and corporate partnership programmes structurally comparable to Women in PR's offerings.
• Free The Work: Global non-profit advocating for women and non-binary talent in the film, advertising, and communications industries. Comparable mission and non-profit membership/community model, with a curated directory of underrepresented talent analogous to WiPR's Speakers Directory.
• Women in Advertising and Communications London (WACL): UK-based membership network for senior women in advertising, marketing, and communications. Directly comparable model (membership, mentoring, networking, industry recognition) operating in the overlapping communications/marketing vertical.
• Women in Journalism: UK networking and support organisation for women in journalism. Explicitly a peer — Women in PR has run joint 'Hacks and Flacks' events with them — sharing the model of membership, networking events, and advocacy for women in adjacent communications disciplines.
• Women in Communications & Technology (WICT): US-based professional association for women in communications and technology. Same membership-and-mentoring model for women in communications industries, with a slightly broader technology remit and US geographic focus.
• SheSays: Global volunteer-run network supporting women in the creative and communications industries. Comparable focus on female creative/communications talent with events, mentoring, and award programmes, though operating globally rather than UK-only.
• Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR): The UK chartered professional body for the PR industry. Highly comparable to Women in PR as both serve UK PR professionals with membership, training, and advocacy, though CIPR is broader (all genders, all career stages) and credentialing-focused.
• Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA): UK trade body for PR agencies and professionals. A direct comparable given the existing partnership (Speakers Directory, National Conference panels), with overlapping membership and event programmes but a broader, non-gender-specific remit.

Broad incumbents

• National Association of Female Executives (NAFE): US-based broader professional women's membership organisation offering networking, mentoring, and development. Less industry-specific than Women in PR but shares the membership-association model for advancing women in professional careers across multiple verticals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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