About us

How it all started...

IPSE, The Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed, is the UK’s only not-for-profit association dedicated to the self-employed. Originally formed in 1999 as PCG, a protest organisation against the IR35 tax legislation, it has evolved into much more than that. It now serves as a genuine support system for the self-employed, offering them resources, protection, a community, and a voice.

 

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Our vision

A fair environment where self-employment is an aspirational and sustainable career option.
 
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Our mission

Empowering, protecting and connecting our members for success, making IPSE the association of choice for the self-employed.
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Our values

Member-Centric
Respect
Innovation
Diversity
Want to know more about IPSE? Check out our Governance page to learn more about our story, board of directors and more...
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Meet the team

Whether it’s campaigning for change through our policy and research teams or helping our members focus on doing what they love, everyone at IPSE has got your back. We know how dedicated and hard-working our members are, so when we build our team we look for the same qualities; to be motivated and passionate about making change. Meet a few members of our team below and if you have any questions, please get in touch. 

 

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Derek Cribb, CEO 

 

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Andrew Chamberlain, Director of Policy
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Ankita Patel, Director of Finance
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Vicks Rodwell, Director of Membership 
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Toby Tetrault, Head of Marketing and Technology 
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Kristina Drinkwater, Head of Membership 
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Eugene Bongo, Membership Account Manager

 

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Our Partners

The global employment landscape is changing fast, with an increasing amount of people leaving their 9 to 5 jobs behind and choosing to become their own boss. Becoming an IPSE partner is an opportunity to support the UK's smallest businesses while shaping the discussion around how to best nurture the flexible economy.

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Become a member

From side hustles and freelancers to limited company directors and umbrella company workers, the world of self-employment is incredibly diverse. That's why IPSE membership is tailored to the different ways in which self-employed people work.  

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Community
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Freelancer
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Director
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