Our 2024 annual report

2024: (Nearly) ten years on…

“In the spring of 2025, IP Inclusive will have been on the scene for ten years. Much has changed during that time; we’ve grown in size, capabilities and influence, and importantly, our understanding of EDI issues has evolved. That said, our initial focus on inclusivity rather than quantitative diversity stats, and on the intersections between different diversity strands, has stood the test of time. IP Inclusive is now firmly embedded in the UK’s IP sector, valued for its ability both to focus and to amplify EDI-related efforts. We hope to celebrate the anniversary – and the achievements along the way – with all our supporters next year.”

These are the opening lines of the foreword to our 2024 Annual Report, provided by our Lead Executive Officer Andrea Brewster. We’re delighted to publish that report here.

Andrea goes on to reflect on IP Inclusive’s achievements over the last twelve months (there’s more detail in the main report) and also talks of the consultation we have planned to help us gauge our impact so far and plan for the future. We hope you can take part in that, and also perhaps contribute to IP Inclusive’s funding and keep us on the IP landscape for some time to come.

Her closing words are these:

“I always enjoy writing the forewords to our annual reports. Reflecting on the previous year is a terrific reminder of how much has been achieved, by so many people working together for a common cause. That in turn kindles enthusiasm for, and belief in, the journey ahead. I feel proud to be part of it. We all should.”

Indeed we should. To find out more about IP Inclusive’s work in 2024, take a look at the full 2024 Annual Report. You can also download, separately, Andrea’s foreword and our 2024 Financial Report.

Our 2025 annual meeting…

…will be on Wednesday 2 April from 2 pm.

Our tenth birthday celebrations will begin with our 2025 annual meeting, which this year will include not just the usual updates and horizon-scanning discussions but also a more high-level discussion on the future of EDI in the IP sector. We’ll be hosted by A & O Shearman as in 2024, and again you’ll be able to join either online or in-person. For in-person attendees there’ll be a networking reception and refreshments afterwards, offering a great opportunity to catch up with old friends and get to know new ones.

We’ll post more details on our events page soon. In the meantime, please save the date!

As usual, everyone who works in or with the UK’s IP sector, whatever their role, is welcome to attend. We’d love you to be there to help us celebrate our first ten years and plan for the next.