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The Clubhouse vs The Union League of Philadelphia
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Verified September 2026
Private club
Verified September 2026 The Clubhouse
The company describes itself as "the smarter alternative to a London office for fast growing SMEs and global organisations" and says it was "created by business leaders for…
Private club
The Union League of Philadelphia
The League describes its members as leaders in business, education, technology, healthcare, law, government, religion, art and culture.
What the records say
- Gender: The Clubhouse: No published gender; The Union League of Philadelphia: Open to men and women.
- Annual dues: The Clubhouse: Prices are published per month and exclude VAT; annual cost depends on the tier and contract length chosen.; The Union League of Philadelphia: Not publicly disclosed.
Side by side
| The Clubhouse | The Union League of Philadelphia | |
|---|---|---|
| Profile | ||
| Type | Private club | Private club |
| Founded | 2012 (Founded in 2012 by Amanda Hamilton, with the first site at 8 St James's Square. The company's own pages do not state a founding year.) | 1862 (Founded in 1862 as a patriotic society supporting the Union and the policies of President Abraham Lincoln; Wikipedia dates the founding to 22 November 1862. Motto: Amor Patriae Ducit.) |
| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom | Philadelphia, United States |
| Geographic footprint | Three London locations: St James's (8 St James's Square), Mayfair (50 Grosvenor Hill) and Holborn Circus (20 St Andrew Street). Members also get access to IWG portfolio locations worldwide. | League House at 140 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, plus club-owned properties in Philadelphia, Gladwyne and Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania, Stone Harbor, New Jersey, and Swainton, New Jersey |
| Members | Not publicly disclosed. The Evening Standard reported more than 800 individual members and 250 corporate clients in March 2016; that figure predates the 2019 administration and change of ownership. | 4,000as of September 2026 |
| Chapters | 3 | No chapters; the League owns several properties operated as one membership |
| Primary audience | The company describes itself as "the smarter alternative to a London office for fast growing SMEs and global organisations" and says it was "created by business leaders for business leaders" | The League describes its members as leaders in business, education, technology, healthcare, law, government, religion, art and culture. |
| Typical member | Business owners, executives and professionals who need a central London base for meetings and work between them, plus corporate accounts. The company names Deloitte, Amazon, Sky, Samsung, Santander and Tesla among its members. | Members are drawn from Philadelphia-area business and professional life. The League says it is home to over 4,000 men and women; it does not publish an age, wealth or seniority profile. |
| Qualification | ||
| Gender | No published gender | Open to men and womenThe League describes itself as home to over 4,000 men and women; the first female member, Mary Roebling, was admitted in 1983 and Joan Carter became the first female president in 2010verified September 2026 · source ↗ |
| Invitation required | No | No |
| Sponsor required | No | Yes |
| Application process | Prospective members choose a tier and contract length and enquire through a web form or by telephone. There is no published application form, committee stage, sponsor requirement or interview. | A candidate first identifies a proposer who has known them for at least a year, then attends a monthly Prospective Member Reception and submits a formal proposal. Six sponsors who know the candidate personally are required. Once added to the monthly Posting List the candidate attends civic events run by Founding Forward, interviews with the Admissions Committee, and is then elected and inducted at a dinner. |
| Selectivity | Not publicly disclosed; no vetting process is described | Not publicly disclosed. The League publishes the steps but no acceptance rate, waiting time or rejection figures. |
| Cost | ||
| Annual dues | Prices are published per month and exclude VAT; annual cost depends on the tier and contract length chosen. | Not publicly disclosedverified September 2026 · source ↗ |
| Monthly dues | £190–225 a monthExecutive Member (a London base five days per month): £190 plus VAT on a 24-month term, £200 plus VAT on 12 months, £225 plus VAT month-to-monthverified September 2026 · source ↗ | The League publishes its admissions process in detail but no fee schedule; dues and any entrance fee are discussed privately with candidates. |
| Initiation fee | No joining fee is stated on the memberships pageverified September 2026 · source ↗ | Not publicly disclosedverified September 2026 · source ↗ |
| Membership term | Month-to-month, 12-month or 24-month contracts, priced differently | Not documented |
| Structure | ||
| Meeting frequency | Daily access according to tier; the company runs a news and events programme for members | Clubhouse open daily; monthly Prospective Member Receptions; year-round member, civic and Founding Forward programming |
| Peer forums | Not documented | Not documented |
| Confidentiality | Not publicly disclosed | Not publicly disclosed |
| Time commitment | Tiers are defined by usage: five days a month (Executive), ten days a month (Club) or unlimited (House) | Not documented |
| Organized as | Clubhouse premises | Clubhouse premises, Event-focused |
| Confidential peer forums | No | No |
| Local chapters | Yes | No |
| Virtual membership | Yes | No |
| Online community | Not documented | No |
| Member directory | Not documented | Not documented |
| Events | Yes | Yes |
| Programming | ||
| Educational programming | No | Yes |
| Leadership development | No | Partial |
| Retreats | No | No |
| Travel | Partial | Yes |
| Family programming | No | Yes |
| Spouse and partner programming | No | Not documented |
| Next-generation programming | No | Not documented |
| Investment discussions | No | No |
| Investment opportunities | No | No |
| Philanthropic component | No | Yes |
| Networking emphasis | Medium | High |
| Social emphasis | Low | High |
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