Watch a film featuring Dame Anita Roddick, the first Chair of
Common Purpose, who speaks about the vision of the charity when it
was first established.
In this film, Anita Roddick speaks of the charity's aim to
develop a real sense of belonging, a framework of shared values, an
integration of skills and a network of caring individuals who will
be the leaders of tomorrow. She says: "leadership is preparing for
the future - and we have to go out there and locate potential
leadership and train them".
Dame Anita Roddick was a British entrepreneur, environmental and
human rights activist and campaigner and the founder of 'global
manufacturer and retailer of naturally inspired, ethically produced
beauty and cosmetics products' - The Body
Shop.