Why do Brits like to queue? What makes a festival? What happens in cross-cultural friendships when world events rattle our communities? And does Saint Nick prefer to be called Santa Claus or Father Christmas? Unfortunately I was too starstruck to pose the last question when the man himself dropped by for an appearance at Christmas[…]
The Celebrity Traitors finished last week, with Alan Carr’s victory cementing its status as appointment television. The inevitable think pieces have followed. Here’s another. For those who don’t know, the rules of the game are simple. As it starts, players are assigned a role – Traitor or Faithful. The identity of the Traitors is known[…]
Every week, the YouGov News Tracker offers a small but telling snapshot of what captures Britain’s attention. This week, the nation’s top story was about peace and conflict. It is a reminder that even in our hyper-connected world, questions of division and belonging still sit close to the surface. It is easy to scroll past[…]
At Cumberland Lodge, we believe dialogue is at the heart of ethical leadership. Our most recent Cumberland Conversation welcomed Sir Philip Barton GCMG OBE, former Head of the UK Diplomatic Service, for a remarkable evening exploring what it means to lead with purpose, courage, and humility in public life. Returning to the Lodge nearly 40[…]
For the past two years, I’ve been thinking seriously about leadership. One book still inspires me: Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek. Leadership, however, always felt distant. I admired it from afar but never imagined stepping into that role myself. I often felt raw, inexperienced, and not “ready enough.” The Gen Z and the City[…]
Earlier this month, I joined the Cumberland Lodge Fellowship retreat in Windsor Great Park. It was a three-day residential programme with fellows, alumni, and the Lodge team. Together, we explored dialogue, reflection, and leadership development. Cumberland Lodge, founded in 1947, is an educational charity and social enterprise. Its mission is clear: develop future leaders who[…]
At Cumberland Lodge , we believe in empowering young people to lead the conversations that strengthen social cohesion and shape a more just and inclusive society. In a Cumberland Conversation with our Chief Executive, Fergus Drake OBE , this week, eminent writer and campaigner Jonathon Porritt reminded us why listening to the next generation matters[…]
Cumberland Lodge Fellow Mattia Emma reflects on a recent consultation he attended at St George’s House in Windsor Castle as part of our Fellowship programme.[…]
Read how our International Student Christmas Conference 2024 inspired three delegates to continue taking forward the ideas they discussed together.[…]
Our Programme Officer Munny Purba reflects on Locke’s personal and emotive exploration of the museum’s collection, which considers contemporary debates around cultural heritage.[…]
