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MAKING AN IMPACT

Validating capabilities

Digital badging

This RSA intervention aims to authenticate and make visible the skills and capabilities that traditional exams often overlook.

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Nature and community

Playful Green Planet

Be part of our initiative to transform underused urban green spaces into vibrant, nature-based play areas for children aged 0–11.

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Discover Circle

Bringing Fellows together in collaboration on their innovations and our mission.

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Upcoming events

Fellowship events

China Fellows network

18 Aug 2025 Online via Zoom Online via Circle
A series of monthly calls for China Fellows to connect, collaborate and discuss ideas. 
Fellowship events

Creating the Design Rulebook for Social Capital

18 Aug 2025 Online via Zoom
Join us for a powerful and timely conversation with RSA Fellow Eric Sandelands, author of the article “Urban Design Rules to Maximize Social Capital in Communities”.
Fellowship events

Italy Fellows network

18 Aug 2025 Online via Zoom
A series of monthly calls for Italy Fellows to connect, collaborate and discuss ideas.
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Visiting RSA House

Fellows and the general public can access our Coffee House from the RSA’s Durham House Street entrance.

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Become an RSA Fellow

The RSA Fellowship is a unique global network of change-makers enabling people, places and the planet to flourish in harmony.

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Historic RSA House combines Georgian splendour with high quality contemporary design and is a versatile space suitable for a variety of events.

The elegant ballroom, perfect for an event at the RSA, features round tables with white and gold decor, high floral centerpieces, and wooden chairs. Large murals adorn the walls, depicting classical scenes while warm lighting enhances the luxurious ambiance.

The Coffee House

Coffee, food and connections. An inspiring place to collaborate.

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