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The ESU brings together and empowers people of different languages and cultures.

The Aims of the English-Speaking Union

The Union promotes:

1. The mutual advancement of education of the English-speaking peoples of the world, in particular respecting their heritage, traditions and aspirations, the events and issues of the day affecting them, their inter-relationships and

2. The use of English as a shared language and means of international communication of knowledge and understanding:

provided always that these are at all times pursued in a non-political and non-sectarian manner. 

Governance

The ESU is a charity registered in the UK, registered charity number 273136.

It was established by Royal Charter with Her Majesty The Queen as patron and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh as President. 

The Board of Governors meets three times a year and is led by the Chairman.

The administration of ESU programmes is organised by the international headquarters at Dartmouth House. The Director-General and the staff at Dartmouth House are the main point of contact for any general enquiries.