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Ditchley Community

Our primary route to impact is through people, with an evolving community some thousands strong across different centres of modern power and in many countries. We continually bring in new people, perspectives, and expertise from all backgrounds.

Our people, including staff, Governors, the Council of Management and the wider Ditchley Network, provide, create and build the right connections to understand and have influence on the connected world.

Proudly bipartisan, globally connected and acting as a bridge between government, business, and technology, Ditchley is uniquely placed to strengthen the links between democratic governments, societies and economies. 

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Our Team

Led by our Director, James Arroyo, the team encompasses expertise across geopolitics, defence, technology, climate, media, network development, heritage, events and estate management.

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Ditchley Interns and Alumni Network

With over 50 internships per year, our sought-after programme provides opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students from diverse backgrounds to work with Ditchley.

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Council of Management

Council members, drawn from the Foundation’s governors, lead and oversee the operation and management of the Foundation.

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Governors

Ditchley’s Governors and Honorary Governors constitute the Foundation’s governing body and provide an informal network of support and advice.

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Honorary Governors

Ditchley’s Governors and Honorary Governors constitute the Foundation’s governing body and provide an informal network of support and advice.

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Programme Committee

The Programme Committee supports Ditchley’s mission by meeting biannually to shape and discuss the future conference programme.

Global Ditchley

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The American Ditchley Foundation

Established in 1964 to provide a formal link for transatlantic dialogue, American Ditchley is an affiliate of The Ditchley Foundation.

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The Canadian Ditchley Foundation

Established in 1981 in recognition of the mutual transatlantic interests, Canadian Ditchley is an affiliate of The Ditchley Foundation.

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Ditchley Deutschland

Ditchley Deutschland seeks to widen The Ditchley Foundation’s contribution to the renewal of democratic societies, states and alliances across Germany and the rest of continental Europe.

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Former Directors

Appointed to fulfil Ditchley's mission, nine Directors have led the Executive staff since the Foundation's inception.

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Strategic Partners

The support of a small group of partners is key to achieve our mission across selected themes and integrated challenges.

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Support Ditchley

To sustain and develop our programme we depend on visionary philanthropists, foundations, organisations and thoughtful doers who share our ethos and mission to sustain peace, freedom and the rule of law.