Our Mission
Ditchley works to renew democratic alliances and the states and societies that underpin them to sustain peace, freedom and the rule of law, with an especial focus, reflecting our history, on the transatlantic relationship.
We create space for leaders with diverse views to come together to address the complex challenges of today and tomorrow, identifying common ground as well as disagreeing better.
Using proprietary technology and conscious, well researched human judgement we build the right connections and, through a range of events and engagements at Ditchley Park and beyond, we create space for strategic thinking and orchestrate frank conversations across divides of opinion, expertise, geography and generations.
Our primary route to impact is through people, engaging the individuals and organisations globally and locally with direct influence over outcomes. Together we work towards addressing complex problems which require sustained, persistent and incremental activity. Events demonstrate how urgent and important this work is today.
Ditchley brings people together to think new things and make new connections.
We are not tied to the agenda of any government, political party or commercial interest.
Preview of Upcoming Programme
Spanning our four core themes of Geopolitics, Democracy, Technology, and Energy & Climate, Ditchley discussions address complex challenges that often do not have simple solutions. Our invitation-only convenings gather a judicious mix of leaders and emerging talent from across the public and private sectors to encourage conversations across divides and create space for strategic thinking. Events range from our gold standard monthly conferences to small backchannel talks with key people to large-scale assemblies, such as the Annual Lecture.
Past Events
A Walk Around the Lake
In this video interview series, Ditchley Director James Arroyo takes a series of walks around our lake in conversation with members of the Ditchley community about their lives, their careers and the state of the world. Also available to listen to as a podcast.
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.