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.
Employer Network Partners & Pro Bono Supporters
Upcoming Programme Dates
Running from October 5th – November 27th 2026.
A eight week, full-time, paid training course for graduates who want to springboard their career into the PR & Public Affairs industry. Backed by our trailblazers HSBC, FGS Global, FTI Consulting and Brunswick Group.
Running from October 26th – October 30th 2026.
A virtual, week-long education programme introducing school leavers, undergraduates & graduates to the world of PR Learn about what a career in PR can look like for you whilst building your personal & professional development skills.
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)
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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.
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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.
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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
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Taylor Bennett Foundation launches tenth year of Summer Stars Internships
London, 8th October 2026: The Taylor Bennett Foundation has opened applications for employers and candidates for its 2027 Summer Stars Internship Programme. Now in its tenth year, the programme has helped young people start careers in PR and communications. Summer Stars matches ethnically diverse school leavers, students and graduates with paid internships at PR, public…
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Britain sees AI closing the door on young workers – but isn’t asking who gets locked out
Two-thirds (66%) of UK adults expect AI to cut entry-level jobs. Just 6% identified young people from ethnic minority backgrounds among those most at risk — fewer than identified any other group — in new YouGov research commissioned by the Taylor Bennett Foundation.
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Burson joins Taylor Bennett Foundation’s flagship Training Programme
The Taylor Bennett Foundation (TBF) has announced that global communications agency Burson will join its award-winning communications Training Programme, delivering a new flagship course designed to help prepare the next generation of diverse communications talent for careers in the industry.