Description

Overview
CP claims to have originated in USA and was brought to UK by Julia Middleton, but research is now indicating a
birth in Oxford University. CP now operates in many European countries but appears very active in UK. It purports to
run 'leadership programmes' for all members of society, from school children to those at local community, regional, or
UK national level. Themes purport to help decision making, diversity, the networking of leaders, more effective
solution to common problems, drive changes to society over next 20 years, understanding UK and EU government,
understanding European and Global strategies etc. Courses and the CP programme operate under the Chatham House
Rule of the Council on Foreign Relations, which encourages participants to use information revealed by others who
remain unidentified. CP 'graduates' do not declare their status and remain hidden from public view. Networking of CP
'graduates' for personal / organisational benefit is encouraged. Courses are charged at a minimum of £3,800 plus VAT.
Courses begin with 2 day residential course with group activities and selected 'guest speakers'. Further training days
ensue. People must be invited to join CP by an 'advisory board'. The website www.commonpurpose.org.uk appears
innocuous but has recently been considerably changed in style and format.