An IPSE membership means
supporting the UK’s self-employed.
IPSE is the only organisation dedicated to representing the
UK’s self-employed and are always working hard to meet your needs.
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IPSE is the only organisation dedicated to representing the
UK’s self-employed and are always working hard to meet your needs.
IPSE is at the forefront of research into freelancing and self-employment. We work with our members, leading academic institutions and research agencies to provide empirical evidence about evolving market trends and the role of self-employment in the modern economy.
The Centre for Research on Self-Employment (CRSE) is the leading international think tank working to improve the understanding of the self-employment sector and its impact on the economy. IPSE is proud to have been a driver in the creation of this pioneering think tank that is motivated and informed by real business practice and public policy.
Armed with more knowledge, we are in a better position to influence policy-makers and create a fairer, friendlier environment for anyone working for themselves. We regularly ask for our members to get involved with our leading research work, so you can make your voice heard at the highest levels of government and industry. Have a read through our previous research reports.
IPSE’s research team run a packed schedule of research throughout the year to explore the self-employed landscape,
examine the key issues and concerns of the sector and gather evidence to support IPSE’s policy positions.
Our policy and external affairs team work with government and right across the political landscape to make the UK a fairer place to be freelance or self-employed.
Not only do we carry out innovative research and develop robust policy; we also work with partners right across the sector and build relationships with key decision-makers in government.
Our recent policy work has been some of the most significant in IPSE’s history, with our work with the Chancellor on the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme, and campaigns for wider self-employment support. Find out more about the work we are doing in our policy team.
Find out more about the benefits of an IPSE membership and how we can help you.