Donate
Donate

Discover the power of connection

Join us for Fellows Festival 2025 as we weave social action into the international agenda.
Secure your ticket Become an RSA fellow
A blurred black and white photo of people walking on a street, with circular cutouts revealing bright blue sky and white clouds underneath.
271
years of significant social change Discover our story
31K
Fellows committed to impact Join our community
115
countries our Fellowship innovate from Find out more

We are the royal society for arts, manufactures and commerce – a global network of changemakers enabling people, places and the planet to flourish in harmony

About the RSA

MAKING AN IMPACT

Delivering prosperity

East Midlands Inclusive Growth Commission

Read our new report on the strengths, challenges and opportunities of the UK East Midlands as we call for a step change in investment in the region.

An aerial view of Nottingham at night.
Key to social mobility

Social Connections

Explore our evidence of how connections across socio-economic divides are one of the best indicators of economic mobility, wellbeing and trust.

A diverse group of people sitting in chairs, engaged in conversation. Two individuals in the foreground, wearing lanyards, are actively discussing. Others in the background appear to be listening or participating in similar discussions.
Lifting barriers to Fellowship

Pay Fellowship Forward

Everyone should be apply to RSA Fellowship, regardless of their financial circumstances. Learn about this new scheme generously funded by Fellow donations.

A woman wearing glasses and a colorful denim jacket, likely at an RSA event, smiles while holding a mug and engaging with two others in a casual setting. One person, with a blurred face, wears a hat, while the other is bald and dons a turquoise hoodie.
Journal Feature

Trust fall

26 Mar 2025
RACHEL BOTSMAN

Silhouetted figures are falling toward a glowing smartphone lying flat on a surface. The phone emits colorful beams of light, creating an ethereal atmosphere. The background is a dark gradient, adding a sense of depth and mystery.
More Blogs and Articles

Discover Circle

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

Learn more
A pattern reminiscent of the Royal Society for the Arts features teal speech bubbles adorned with white hashtag symbols on a pristine white background.

Upcoming events

Fellowship events

China Fellows network

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

Discover your problem solving style

24 Apr 2025 Online via Zoom
Discover your problem solving style with the RSA US community on April 24. Join us for a workshop where we will dive into the fascinating world of Problem Solving with Style using the KAI (Kirton Adaption-Innovation) Inventory.
Fellowship events

RSA Reading: the collaboration game

Octopus Room, Curious Lounge, Reading, RG1 1NH
Join us for an interactive event designed to connect changemakers, social innovators, and community-driven individuals looking to make a difference.
More events

Visiting RSA House

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

Find out more
The exterior of the historic building, home to the Royal Society for the Arts, features tall columns and large windows adorned with decorative plaques. A flag waves proudly above the entrance, while a black wrought iron fence gracefully borders the sidewalk.

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.

A diverse group of four people sitting and talking in a cozy indoor setting with plants and soft lighting. The room has large windows, and the individuals appear engaged in a discussion.

Book a room at RSA

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.

A woman with glasses stands behind a modern café counter, discussing ideas with another woman in a green sweater. Nearby are pastries under a glass dome and digital screens displaying menu items, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of the innovative spirit found at the Royal Society for the Arts.

RSA newsletter

Sign up to discover more about our work

Sign up