What Coalition for Global Prosperity does

Coalition for Global Prosperity (CGP) is a UK-registered non-profit policy advocacy organisation founded in 2018 by former Prime Minister David Cameron and former Development Secretary Penny Mordaunt, now chaired by Rt Hon Dame Penny Mordaunt. Its mission is to champion the United Kingdom as "a force for good" by arguing for an effective international development budget to operate alongside active diplomatic and defence strategies. CGP does not build technology products; its "offerings" are programmatic: it organises overseas delegations for UK Parliamentarians to witness UK Aid projects on the ground in Kenya, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Nepal, Jordan, and Lebanon, delivered in partnership with NGOs such as WaterAid, Save the Children, British Council, and Turquoise Mountain.

The organisation's core programmes comprise research and policy reports (including Sinews of Prosperity and Beyond the Border), a Global Britain Podcast and quarterly magazine, an Events Programme (130+ events since 2018), signature forums such as the Global Britain Summit, 1946 Forum dinners at the Churchill War Rooms, and the Ernest Bevin Lecture (inaugurated February 2025 at The Royal Society), the Future Leaders Programme (residential retreats at Windsor Castle and Kelmarsh Hall, plus international visits), the Global Affairs Parliamentary Programme, and a Party Conference presence. CGP also signed the UK Armed Forces Covenant in July 2023.

Commercially, CGP operates as a grant-funded advocacy coalition rather than a revenue-generating business. Its funding base consists of named foundation grants from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), the Eleanor Crook Foundation, and Coefficient; financial figures are not publicly disclosed. Revenue derives entirely from philanthropic contributions, with no products, services, or pricing model. The target "audience" is UK Parliamentarians (both Houses), cross-sector leaders in Defence, Development, and Diplomacy, and aspiring future policymakers; engagement metrics cited include over 800 Parliamentarian engagements since 2018 and a recurring presence at party conferences.

Name

Coalition for Global Prosperity

Legal name

Coalition for Global Prosperity

Website

https://coalitionforglobalprosperity.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Coalition for Global Prosperity is a UK-based, grant-funded policy advocacy organisation founded in 2018 by David Cameron and Penny Mordaunt that convenes political, military, business and faith leaders to champion UK international development, defence and diplomacy through parliamentary engagement, overseas visits and thought leadership.

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Product category

Policy Advocacy Services

NAICS

Political Organizations (813940)

SIC

International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro primary industry

Climate Policy, Governance & NDC Support (BPADALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Government & Public Sector Conferences (MPAGAGAH), Executive Leadership & C-Suite Development (EDABAAAA)

Keywords

• Policy advocacy services
• International development
• Foreign policy research
• Parliamentary engagement
• Thought leadership

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Foundation Support: CGP receives financial support from major foundations including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), Eleanor Crook Foundation, and Coefficient. These organizations fund the organization's advocacy work promoting UK international development.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CGP is a non-profit policy advocacy coalition that brings together political, military, business, and faith leaders to champion the UK as a force for good through an effective international development budget alongside active diplomatic and defence strategy. It engages UK Parliamentarians via overseas visits to UK Aid project sites, produces policy reports and polling research, hosts signature events such as the Global Britain Summit and Ernest Bevin Lecture, develops future political leaders through the Future Leaders Programme, and distributes content through podcasts, a quarterly magazine, and a newsletter.

Product overview

Coalition for Global Prosperity is a UK-based policy advocacy and thought leadership organization (not a technology product company). It operates as a single unified offering—a coalition focused on promoting UK international development, defence, and diplomacy—comprising multiple programmatic pillars: research publications and policy reports; parliamentary engagement through overseas visits and the Global Affairs Parliamentary Programme; leadership development via the Future Leaders Programme; signature events including the annual Global Britain Summit, Ernest Bevin Lecture series, and 1946 Forum dinners; media output through the Global Britain Podcast and Magazine; and regular newsletter communications. The organization functions as a membership-based advocacy coalition rather than a software-as-a-service or product company.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Research & Insight (Reports and Publications) Produces policy reports, polling research, and thought leadership publications addressing UK foreign policy challenges including international development, transatlantic relations, and soft power, aimed at informing UK Parliamentarians and policy makers.
• Overseas Visits Programme Partnership programme in which CGP, working with delivery NGOs, takes UK Members of Parliament to witness UK International Development projects on the ground in countries including Kenya, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Nepal, Jordan, and Lebanon.
• Future Leaders Programme Programme developing future UK political leaders through residential policy retreats at Windsor Castle and Kelmarsh Hall, essay collections, and international visits including to Jordan, focused on the 3Ds of Defence, Development, and Diplomacy.
• Global Britain Summit Annual conference bringing together MPs, government officials, think tanks, diplomats, and armed forces representatives to discuss UK global engagement on topics including climate change, the Ukraine war, and international institutions.
• Ernest Bevin Lecture Annual lecture series featuring senior figures delivering keynote speeches on security and foreign policy topics, held at venues such as The Royal Society.
• 1946 Forum Cross-party dinner forum held at the Churchill War Rooms bringing together decision-makers and thought leaders to discuss transatlantic relations and pressing foreign policy issues.
• Global Britain Podcast Podcast series covering global affairs, international development, and UK foreign policy topics, with 22 episodes produced as part of CGP's media output.
• Global Affairs Parliamentary Programme Programme engaging Parliamentarians through briefings and discussions on global affairs topics as part of CGP's parliamentary engagement work.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 800 Parliamentarian engagements since 2018
• +2 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• Armed Forces CovenantsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 July 2023CGP signed the UK Armed Forces Covenant, a promise from the nation to those who serve or have served, and their families, ensuring fair treatment.
• UK ParliamentarianscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCGP works with UK MPs and Peers to demonstrate the impact of UK International Development projects. Parliamentary delegations visit project sites to see work firsthand.
• NGOs (Delivery Partners)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCGP partners with NGOs to deliver UK-backed development projects and host Parliamentarians on overseas visits. Partners include WaterAid, Save the Children, British Council, and Turquoise Mountain.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bond: UK network of over 300 international development organizations. Direct peer operating in the same UK international development advocacy space, coordinating NGO voices on aid policy toward Parliament and government.
• RESULTS UK: UK anti-poverty advocacy organization focused on citizen and parliamentary engagement around UK Aid policy. Highly comparable to CGP in mission (defending development budget), GTM (Parliamentarian engagement), and constituency (cross-party).
• The Elders: Independently chaired group of former leaders founded by Nelson Mandela advocating on peace, justice, and sustainable development. Comparable model of elder-statesmen-led advocacy with a focus on UK-linked foreign policy and development issues.
• Tony Blair Institute for Global Change: Policy institute founded by former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair. Direct peer on founder pedigree (former PM), cross-border policy focus (development, governance, security), and government advisory orientation.
• ONE Campaign: Global anti-poverty advocacy organization with strong UK presence campaigning on aid effectiveness and global development financing. Comparable mission, advocacy-led GTM, and policy-influence orientation.
• Overseas Development Institute (ODI): Leading UK think tank on international development and humanitarian policy. Direct peer in producing evidence-based policy research on UK aid, though ODI is larger and more research-led than CGP's advocacy-led model.

Broad incumbents

• British Council: UK arm's-length body promoting cultural relations and soft power overseas. Comparable in 'Global Britain' framing and partnership with CGP on overseas visits, but operates as a much larger government-affiliated institution.
• Chatham House: Premier UK international affairs think tank operating across a much broader agenda than CGP. Comparable in convening power and policy influence, but Chatham House is larger, more established, and covers trade, security, energy, and global governance well beyond development.
• Save the Children UK: Major UK international development NGO and listed CGP delivery partner. Comparable in working on UK Aid advocacy and overseas project delivery, but much larger, with delivery (vs. advocacy) as the primary mission.
• WaterAid: Major UK international development NGO and listed CGP delivery partner. Comparable in advocating for UK Aid effectiveness and hosting Parliamentarians on overseas visits, though WaterAid is delivery-focused and far larger than CGP.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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