The story
Founded by Chrissie Maher in 1979.1
Private company
Plain English Campaign
Firm in the United Kingdom
The Plain English Campaign (PEC) is a commercial editing and training firm based in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1979 by Chrissie Maher, the company is concerned with plain English language advocacy, working to persuade organisations in the UK and abroad to communicate with the public in plain language. Maher was awarded the Order of the British Empire in 1994 for her services to plain communication.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
1979Founded1
- Websiteplainenglish.co.uk
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The Plain English Campaign (PEC) is a commercial editing and training firm based in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1979 by Chrissie Maher, the company is concerned with plain English language advocacy, working to persuade organisations in the UK and abroad to communicate with the public in plain language. Maher was awarded the Order of the British Empire in 1994 for her services to plain communication.2
Leadership
Who has led Plain English Campaign, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- FounderChrissie Maher1
Timeline
- 1979Founded Founded1
Links
- Websiteplainenglish.co.uk1
- X (Twitter)x.com/PlainEngCam1
- Facebookwww.facebook.com/PlainEnglishCampaign1
- WikipediaPlain English Campaign
- WikidataQ3281301
Sources
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- 2WikipediaPlain English Campaign on Wikipedia