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Common Purpose
Common Purpose is a not-for-profit leadership development organisation that has run cross-sector, cross-boundary leadership programmes since 1989, bringing together participants from business, the public sector, and civil society. Its programmes, delivered in cities around the world, focus on the ability to lead beyond one's own authority and across differences of sector, culture and background. It is accredited as a CPD training provider.
- Delivery format
- Hybrid
- Client type
- Both
- Seniority served
- All Levels, Emerging Leaders
- Sector specialisms
- Cross-Sector, Public Sector
- Countries served
- Global
- Also offers
- Group coaching, Free discovery session
Clients include
Services offered
Price on request
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18
1989
Medium
Last checked: 12 September 2026
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Frequently asked questions
Is Common Purpose a charity?
Yes. Common Purpose is a registered not-for-profit charity (Registered Charity No. 1023384), founded in 1989 and headquartered in London.
How big is Common Purpose?
Common Purpose operates from 10 offices worldwide and has developed over 137,000 leaders over more than 35 years.
Who has Common Purpose worked with?
Named clients include GE, Harvard, Google and Unilever.
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