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A Tapestry of Purpose

Our “Threads of Joy” booklet offers a glimpse into the pulse of the U.S. Fellowship, inviting members to reflect on key milestones, moments of joy and meaningful work they’ve engaged in over the course of the last year. 
19 Mar 2026 Alexa Clay FRSA, Dr. Kim McLear FRSA, Chris Padden FRSA
A string art map of the US
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From ask to action

Billie Carn, FRSA, tells the story of Ahmed Faid and Nii Lartey, two young Londoners who transformed the simple act of asking questions into a movement for authentic community connection – and created a formula for turning digital engagement into real-world impact
10 Dec 2025 Billie Carn, FRSA
Feature

Future Tense: Why we struggle to think about the future

Drawing on decades of work in technology and design, Nick Foster, RDI, FRSA identifies four common modes of futurist thinking – Could, Should, Might and Don’t – each with strengths and pitfalls.
10 Dec 2025 Nick Foster, RDI
Feature

Far from home

Today’s housing systems exclude the young and vulnerable, says former UN Special Rapporteur Leilani Farha – and it will take a radical shift to treat housing as a human right, not a privilege.
23 Sep 2025 Nicholas Wroe
Illustration of six houses suspended in the air, each attached to thick yellow ropes that intertwine and connect at the center, forming a web-like structure against a white background.
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Hope, Pride and progress: why collective action still matters 

From queer liberation to climate activism, Dom McGovern reflects on the enduring spirit of Pride, the lessons of LGBTQ+ history and how initiatives such as the RSA’s Playful Green Planet are building a better future for us all. 
27 Jun 2025 Dom McGovern
A group of people at a protest hold a large cardboard sign painted with the words "THERE'S NO PLANET B!" in colorful letters, emphasizing the urgency of environmental action.
Fellowship events

Carbon literacy training – Stratford

Join the free Carbon Literacy Training Stratford course on 9th and 16th June to learn about climate action and sustainability.
09 – 16 Jun 2025 The Welcome Space, PACCAR Room Level 2, Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Waterside Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6BB
Solar panels and wind turbines in a scenic landscape, with the sun shining brightly. The solar panels are in the foreground, reflecting the sunlight, while wind turbines stand tall in the background on a gently sloping hill.
Fellowship news

Fellows Festival 2025: The Power of Connection

The RSA Fellows Festival is back for 2025 and it’s bigger and bolder than ever. As one of our flagship annual event, prepare yourself for a celebration of compelling voices, new perspectives and a shared sense of optimism for the future. With events taking place in 12 locations worldwide, this will be our most ambitious Fellows Festival to date.  
12 Mar 2025 Fionna Monk
A group of elderly women in long skirts and tops perform a synchronized dance in a spacious room with tall windows. They extend their arms gracefully in a forward-leaning position. A seated person observes from the back. Black and white image.