Leave a legacy to advance independent thinking

Shape a better world for generations to come.

Image — The blue plaque at Chatham House.

Why leave a legacy to Chatham House?

For more than a century, Chatham House has brought people together to find solutions to the world’s most urgent challenges. From convening opposing sides in times of conflict to offering trusted analysis during moments of uncertainty, our independence has allowed us to tackle the issues that matter most. We have always relied on the generosity of individuals who share our belief in the power of dialogue, evidence and ideas. Many of our most enduring achievements have been made possible thanks to gifts left in wills.

Giving to Chatham House is a way to commit to the pursuit of peace, order, justice and prosperity, and to make a real contribution to bringing about global change

How your gift will help

Your legacy could allow us to: 

  • Explore under-represented themes and regions that struggle to attract conventional funding, such as fragile states and the future of international law.
  • Create an internship or fellowship so that talented young people from all backgrounds can gain experience in international affairs and become the leaders of tomorrow.
  • Build our capacity to convene policymakers and researchers rapidly as crises unfold, while ensuring this dialogue is always grounded in Chatham House’s independent analysis and long-term research.
  • Ensure independent ideas reach the widest possible audience by strengthening our capacity to publish, broadcast and share our insights around the world.
  • Preserve our historic home at St James’s Square as a centre for open debate and a place to hear from and challenge influential leaders.

By leaving a gift in your will, you will help safeguard our independence and ensure Chatham House can always pursue the questions that matter most, free from political or commercial influence.

Learn more in our ‘Leave a legacy’ brochure

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