There has always been a singles group of some sort on the Isle of Wight, but experience has shown that there has never been one as consistently well organised, effective and well thought of as IP. IP has had a firm business-like structure right from the start, and this has been its backbone and mainstay. The original concept was of a telephone contact network, but this aspect has never really taken off while the social aspect has. The infrastructure has nonetheless been consistent throughout.

IP has always been at pains to attempt to disperse the socially less acceptable aspects of the concept of singles group, particularly by encouraging the charitable rôle where the group is outward looking rather than being totally self-absorbed. The magazine has also encouraged an outgoing approach to life, emphasising and encouraging social activity and reporting on that activity. The magazine is a way that members can give to the group, sharing their enjoyment, as well as being a marketing vehicle.