Comparison · 16 material differences
The Conduit vs The Union League of Philadelphia
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Verified September 2026
Private club
Verified September 2026 The Conduit
The club lists its community as "sustainability professionals, social entrepreneurs and SME owners, investors and philanthropists, creatives and influencers, industry and business…
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 Conduit: No published gender; The Union League of Philadelphia: Open to men and women.
- Geographic restriction — The Conduit: Out-of-town membership is available to those who live and work outside the M25; The Union League of Philadelphia: No published geographic restriction.
- Annual dues — The Conduit: £1,500 a year; The Union League of Philadelphia: Not publicly disclosed.
Side by side
| The Conduit | The Union League of Philadelphia | |
|---|---|---|
| Profile | ||
| Type | Private club | Private club |
| Founded | 2018 (Founded in 2018 by Paul van Zyl and Nick Hamilton; the club's own site states it "was founded in 2018 to convene and catalyse solutions") | 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 | One clubhouse at 6 Langley Street, Covent Garden, London; the club describes its London home as "the first of our homes" | 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 | 4,000as of September 2026 |
| Chapters | 1 | No chapters; the League owns several properties operated as one membership |
| Primary audience | The club lists its community as "sustainability professionals, social entrepreneurs and SME owners, investors and philanthropists, creatives and influencers, industry and business leaders, non-profit and NGO professionals, civil society leaders, and policymakers" | The League describes its members as leaders in business, education, technology, healthcare, law, government, religion, art and culture. |
| Typical member | Members are drawn from impact investing, social enterprise, NGOs, policy and business, and are grouped into member-led Community Groups organised around the club's six Solutions Agenda themes. | 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 ↗ |
| Geographic restriction | Out-of-town membership is available to those who live and work outside the M25Price for the out-of-town tier is not publishedverified September 2026 · source ↗ | No published geographic restriction |
| Invitation required | No | No |
| Sponsor required | No | Yes |
| Application process | Membership is by application through the club's online portal. Applicants are asked to say who they are, what matters to them and what change they are working to create. Prospective members can first book an in-person meeting and tour at the Covent Garden clubhouse or a call with the membership team, available 8am to 7pm on weekdays. | 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 — the club states criteria in qualitative terms and publishes no acceptance rate or waiting-list information | Not publicly disclosed. The League publishes the steps but no acceptance rate, waiting time or rejection figures. |
| Cost | ||
| Annual dues | £1,500 a yearConduit Membership: "£1,500 per year", with a monthly payment plan availableverified September 2026 · source ↗ | Not publicly disclosedverified September 2026 · source ↗ |
| Initiation fee | Not publicly disclosed; no joining fee is mentioned on the membership or FAQ pagesverified September 2026 · source ↗ | Not publicly disclosedverified September 2026 · source ↗ |
| Membership term | 12-month contract; the club states that members cannot freeze or pause membership except for parental leave, where a written sabbatical request may be made | Not documented |
| Structure | ||
| Meeting frequency | Weekly Impact Programming and Community Groups; monthly Ubuntu Friday; three signature celebrations and two Days of Action a year; more than 150 events annually per the club's site | Clubhouse open daily; monthly Prospective Member Receptions; year-round member, civic and Founding Forward programming |
| Peer forums | Member-led Community Groups meeting weekly on Mondays or Fridays, organised around six Solutions Agenda themes: regenerating climate and nature, AI for good, inclusive economies, the future of impact leadership, health and food futures, and reimagining democracy and justice | Not documented |
| Confidentiality | Not publicly disclosed; the club publishes house rules and community values | Not publicly disclosed |
| Time commitment | Not documented | Not documented |
| Organized as | Clubhouse premises, Event-focused | Clubhouse premises, Event-focused |
| Confidential peer forums | Yes | No |
| Local chapters | No | No |
| Virtual membership | No | No |
| Online community | Yes | No |
| Member directory | Yes | Not documented |
| Events | Yes | Yes |
| Programming | ||
| Educational programming | Yes | Yes |
| Leadership development | Yes | Partial |
| Retreats | No | No |
| Travel | No | Yes |
| Family programming | No | Yes |
| Spouse and partner programming | No | Not documented |
| Next-generation programming | Partial | Not documented |
| Investment discussions | Yes | No |
| Investment opportunities | Partial | No |
| Philanthropic component | Yes | Yes |
| Networking emphasis | High | High |
| Social emphasis | Medium | High |
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Drawn from the sources listed on each page: The Conduit · The Union League of Philadelphia