Specialist PR agency support for Barnsley businesses, charities and public sector organisations
Barnsley has always been a place shaped by graft, creativity and community. Its roots may lie in coal, glass and textiles, but today it is a town shaped by entrepreneurialism, innovation and ambition.
It’s a place defined by its people. The doers, the thinkers and those prepared to see things differently and challenge the norm — driven by ideas, achievements and ambitions that reach far beyond the borough.
Cannon PR is a South Yorkshire-based consultancy that has been supporting businesses and public sector organisations across Barnsley since 2011. Our mission is to help you communicate with purpose — strengthening your reputation, shaping how your organisation is understood and laying the foundations for future growth.
We get Barnsley. And we’re a PR agency that can prove it.
At Cannon PR, we’re proud to have played our part in shaping Barnsley’s story. We understand the town, its people and what makes it tick — and we use that knowledge to help organisations make their voices heard.
Our connection with Barnsley goes back more than 20 years, long before the touchpaper that became Cannon PR was ever lit.
Our founder, Matthew Ridsdale, was part of the team that helped put Barnsley Civic back on the map following its reopening, supporting the venue as it began a new chapter and re-established its place at the heart of the town’s cultural life.
Over the years, we’ve supported Barnsley businesses of all shapes and sizes — from new entrepreneurs writing the first chapter in their business journey to growing and established companies taking their expertise, ideas and ambitions far beyond the boundaries of the borough.
Our experience extends beyond business too, working with public sector and not-for-profit organisations that play an important role in Barnsley’s communities.
And those connections continue today.
We have supported the Enterprising Barnsley team since 2015, and we’re proud patrons of the Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce, playing an active role in a network that brings together businesses from across the region.
Strategic Communications
Media Relations
Reputation Management
Content & Engagement
Why Cannon PR?
Local understanding — We’ve supported businesses and organisations working in Barnsley since 2011, which means we understand the local landscape well.
Straightforward advice — clear, practical guidance without the jargon.
Strategic thinking — focused on your wider business and organisational goals.
Flexible support — from one-off projects to long-term partnerships.
Focused on outcomes — because what happens next matters more than simply being noticed.
