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Sir David Wills CBE TD DL

Founder and Benefactor, Chairman: July 1972 - July 1983


Founder and Benefactor

Sir David Wills, born in 1917, was a generous philanthropist whose best known venture is the Ditchley Foundation, which he established in 1958.  Created to promote Anglo-American dialogue, the Foundation now brings together senior participants from all over the world to address subjects of global concern.  

https://www.ditchley.com/about/our-story/sir-david-wills-cbe-td

Former Chairmen

Participants of the Ditchley Foundation internship programme in 2021

The Ditchley Internship Programme

The Ditchley Internship programme offers over 50 students the opportunity each year to become immersed in the ethos of Ditchley.

Antique chairs and sofas at Ditchley Park

Our Home at Ditchley Park

Ditchley Park is part of the world’s heritage and remains as central to our way of working now as it has ever been. 

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