Who we are

Our purpose 

At WIG, we believe forward-thinking leadership and purposeful collaboration across sectors are essential to tackle the UK’s most complex policy challenges and achieve lasting prosperity and growth.

As an independent, non-lobbying membership organisation and charity, we provide a trusted space for today’s and tomorrow’s leaders from across sectors to engage in strategic dialogue, build collaborative leadership skills and networks, and exchange insights and best practices, all for the common good.

We’re governed by our diverse Board of trustees and patrons, including Permanent Secretaries and Directors General from DBT, DfE, and DWP, and senior leaders from across business, academia, and civil society.

"WIG has developed a unique position, whereby they are able to draw together both public, private and third sector organisations, to bring a broader perspective when and where it’s needed." - Nicola Wright, Head of Leadership and Professions, Crown Prosecution Service

Our membership

We are a cross-sector community of forward-thinking leaders united by a common purpose: to make the UK the best place to invest, thrive and succeed. Our membership comprises over 250 leading organisations across the UK, including every UK central government department,  top FTSE companies, professional services firms, universities, charities, local authorities, and arm’s length bodies.

Dr Neil Bentley-Gockmann, CEO, on the importance of WIG's work to achieve meaningful cross-sector collaboration

Join our community of cross-sector leaders

With the UK government prioritising cross-sector partnerships to drive national growth, there has never been a better moment to collaborate.

Join us in this mission—investing in leadership and driving cross-sector collaboration that supports long-term growth, attracts investment, and builds a stronger UK economy for the common good.