We are heartbroken to share that after more than 50 years as an organisation, and the last 15 years working on grassroots narrative change, PIRC will be closing in 2027.
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Update Summer 2026 What’s New with PIRC
Summer Residential We recently met in London for our summer residential in the thick of the heatwave to reflect on our new not-quite-flat structure (more on this soon) with Kat Hobbs who supported our first steps towards unflattening last spring. We also undertook some work planning for the next six months which you can findRead more
Free Workshop Series Introduction to Narrative, Framing and Testing August & September 2026
The basics of narrative change, framing and testing for progressive social change. Working on communications and creative action when you’re trying to make change at the grassroots can often leave you feeling stretched. We’re rapid-responding, reacting to the latest news story, campaign setback, or key moment. And we don’t get the support we need toRead more
Update Spring 2026 What's Happening at PIRC?
First, some big internal news — after ten years as a flat structure organisation, we’ve unflattened (just a little). We hope to put our reflections in writing soon; watch this space! You’ll likely know Hannah, previously our Curriculum Lead extraordinaire, who returned from parental leave as our new Head of Programmes alongside a new teamRead more
Join Us! Become a Trustee of PIRC Help us create stories for social change by joining our board.
The Public Interest Research Centre (PIRC) is seeking new trustees. We are particularly interested in folks with experience of fundraising, and of narrative/framing work.
Workshop Framing Modern Slavery how to talk about modern slavery to improve its public understanding in the UK
Join us to learn how to talk about modern slavery in ways that builds understanding and sparks effective change. Wednesday 18 December 2024, 12.30 – 14.00 (Online)
