MIPAA is a company limited by guarantee comprising a network of over 400 members engaged in professional communications activities on behalf of motor industry organisations in the UK and globally.

Recognised as a learned society, MIPAA Limited helping communicators within the motor industry work more effectively by providing training, workshops, events and opportunities for networking

Read more about MIPAA membership below - to apply, click here for online application form
See our  online 2010 event calendar for more information of MIPAA workshops and activities

Registered Office: Little Grange, Church Street, West Grimstead, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP5 3RE.   Company. No.: 5612938. Registered in England

	COLLABORATION: MIPAA is a community of professionals run by its members.  It is a vibrant association enabling members to participate in training, workshops, events and networking.  Revolve, the quarterly members' magazine, offers opportunities to contribute news and views, whilst comments and ideas of how MIPAA can be improved are sought in an annual online survey.  Regular communications include eNews updates and a host of social media activities including: Twitter @mipaa, and groups in both Facebook and LinkedIn.
	PROFESSIONALISM: MIPAA has grown into a professional organisation of over 400 members, building on an original concept of an informal network (Spoke 'n' Wheel) first established in 1968.  It is managed by an Executive Committee comprising elected Directors, supported by an Operating Committee.  The day to day administration and organisation of MIPAA is undertaken by an experienced general secretary.  Relationships have been developed with key partners, such as the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (whose Code of Conduct is supported by MIPAA).
	LEADERSHIP FORUM: This key pillar enables members to build valuable connections that help them work more effectively throughout this career.  This is supported by opportunities to share ideas and develop strong relationships with media and other stakeholders, through communications, formal meetings and informal activities.  It also includes a programme of initiatives and work-oriented events where best practice approaches are shared as well as specialist meetings that facilitate an exchange of experience and development of industry standards.
	BUSINESS ACADEMY: Assisting members to develop their skills and knowledge through cost-effective professional development is a core commitment of MIPAA Ltd.  Practical skills training ranges from fast-track introductory courses to high-level management workshops and an annual PR Masterclass, focusing on a strategic issue of relevant to members.
	SUPPORT: MIPAA’s Job Search facility offers career advice and aims to match industry vacancies with suitable candidates and vice versa.  Associate membership enables those who have moved into other working spheres or who have retired to keep in touch with motor industry colleagues.  Membership at an associate level helps those in their first year of motor industry PR make friends and learn the ropes.  Two years' free membership under the MIPAA Nippers programme is available for those studying PR and undertaking placement in the industry, who aim to commence careers in the automotive sector.  Honorary membership recognises valuable past and present service to the Association.  MIPAA also maintains a close liaison with Ben, the motor industry benevolent fund