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Ditchley works to renew democratic societies, states and alliances to sustain peace, freedom and the rule of law. We do this by bringing together influential people with diverse expertise and very different viewpoints to address the challenges of today and tomorrow.

Ditchley is an innovative connector and convenor working across multiple divides towards the renewal of democracy. Our programme orchestrates challenging conversations and sparks new thinking around key global themes, including Geopolitics, Democracy, Technology, and Energy and Climate challenges.

Our impact lies in our ability to bring the right people together at the right time to grapple with challenges that offer up no easy solutions.  

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.

  Think new things, Make new connections

The Ditchley Foundation is based at Ditchley Park, one of the United Kingdom’s finest stately homes. Ditchley Park comprises 300 acres of pleasure grounds in rural Oxfordshire and has been managed by The Ditchley Foundation since 1958. 

We depend on visionary philanthropists, foundations, organisations, and thoughtful doers, while still remaining bipartisan and independent of thought.

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

Members of the Council of Management are the Trustees of The Ditchley Foundation, in addition to their role as Governors. Our Council oversees the operation and management of the Foundation in accordance with its Articles of Association. Council members are drawn from the Foundation's governors.

As the Foundation's governing body, Ditchley's Governors and Honorary Governors are chosen by the Council of Management.

As the Foundation's governing body, Ditchley's Governors and Honorary Governors are chosen by the Council of Management.

The Programme Committee supports Ditchley’s mission by meeting three times a year to shape and discuss the future conference programme. Ditchley also draws on the broad range of expertise of the committee members to select ideal Chairs and identify candidate invitees to ensure rich discussions at each conference.

Ditchley's Internship Programme comprises both the core summer internships and a series of term-time internships, with interns going on to be part of our active alumni network.

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

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

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.

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

Since it was formed by Sir David Wills in 1958, The Ditchley Foundation has appointed a series of eminent Directors. Each has played an important role in shaping the work of the Foundation within the context of the challenges of their tenure and in the stewardship of Ditchley Park. 

Drawn from the highest levels of government, diplomacy, business and academia, Directors give invaluable input to the Ditchley programme.