The Institute for Public Policy Research (ippr) is the UK's leading independent progressive think tank.


Through our well-researched and clearly argued policy analysis, our strong networks in government, academia and the corporate and voluntary sectors and our high media profile, we can play a vital role in maintaining the momentum of progressive thought.

ippr was founded by Lord Hollick, who developed the idea for an independent progressive think tank in 1986. With Lord Eatwell, Lord Hollick spent two years establishing the institute, which was publicly launched in 1988 with Tessa Blackstone as its first chair and James Cornford as its first director.

Since its inception, ippr has built up a well-deserved reputation for generating new and imaginative ideas. Our aim is to continue to be a force for change by delivering far-reaching and realistic policy solutions that we hope will produce a fairer, more inclusive and more environmentally sustainable world.

As an independent charity, we are completely funded by donations from individuals, companies and public, voluntary and trade union organisations. The latest research initiatives at ippr are detailed in our quarterly newsletter, in view.

ippr's Chair of Trustees is Chris Powell and the Director is Nick Pearce.


Office Greening Achievements

IPPR have been a living wage employer since Sept 2005 and have been purchasing recycled stationary since 2004.

Living Wage Employer	Fair Trade	Recycling & Closing the Loop	No Toxicity	Resource Efficiency
	Fair Trade Tea & Coffee Aquaid Water Coolers	Recycle White & Mixed Paper Recycle Tin, Plastic (1&2) & Glass Recycle Glass Purchase 100% Recycled Paper Recycled Envelopes Recycled Ink Cartridges Biodegradable Refuse Sacks	Ecological Cleaning Products Organic Tea & Coffee	LPG Taxi Service

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