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Welcome to the

Taylor Bennett Foundation

The Taylor Bennett Foundation (TBF) is an award-winning UK-based charity that welcomes diverse talent from Black, Asian, and ethnic minority backgrounds from ages 16- 24 to pursue a career in public relations and communications 
via our six professional development programmes.

As the only free professional development accelerator for the profession, our commitment to increasing and retaining ethnic representation remains at the forefront of our vision, mission
and values.

Changemaker Partners, Programme Trailblazers & Pro Bono Superstars

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What we do works 


The Taylor Bennett Foundation has supported
hundreds of young people over the last fifteen years.
100% of graduates say they would recommend
the programmes to a friend.

94%

are still
employed

On average, 97% of TBF trainees from the PR Training Programme go straight 
into employment 

66% of TBF alumni are 
working in public relations 
and communications 

(2022 survey) 

30% of TBF alumni are in 
senior management and leadership positions 
(2022 survey)

01

Our Vision

Leading the way in increasing ethnic representation within the PR and communications industry through award-winning professional development programmes that enable diverse talent to enter, thrive and be 
equipped to lead the sector.

02

Our Mission

Developing and diversifying training, mentoring, internship and leadership opportunities to support 
diverse young people and our alumni for the PR and communications industry to take action in making sustainable changes to create a more ethnically 
diverse and inclusive profession.

03

Our Success

We are holding the UK public relations and communications industry to account as we work together collectively to increase and retain ethnic representation within the sector for the future of our industry and the society we serve.

Latest News

  • The Sina Nafissi Excellence Fund

    New fund – honouring the legacy of former TBF rising star – to remove barriers for diverse talent in communication. London, UK – 16 July 2025 — The Taylor Bennett Foundation (TBF), in partnership with Kekst CNC, has launched the Sina Nafissi Excellence Fund – a new initiative designed to remove financial barriers faced by…

  • Back of the Net: The PR Cup is Back for 2025

    Supported by Ready Media Group After last year’s record-breaking success, the PR Cup is returning on Friday 19th September 2025 for its fifth year – and it’s set to be bigger, bolder, and with even more goals than a monthly KPI meeting. The five-a-side football tournament, held at Powerleague Shepherds Bush, brings together communications professionals…

  • Taylor Bennett Foundation Launches Alumni Advisory Board at Sony Music Showcase Event

    The Taylor Bennett Foundation (TBF) has launched its first-ever Alumni Advisory Board (AAB) – a new initiative designed to mobilise its growing network of more than 1,200 alumni and ensure their voices help shape the Foundation’s future. Announced at the TBF Alumni Showcase, hosted at Sony Music Entertainment, the AAB brings alums into the heart…