COMMONWEALTH COUNTRIES LEAGUE

CCL Annual Fair 2026

Dear Members, Friends and Associates, Stallholders, and Members of the Public,

I regret to inform you that, following careful consideration, the Commonwealth Countries League (CCL) has decided not to hold its Annual Fair in 2026.

The League will instead devote this year to its Annual General Meeting, a review of its Constitution, and careful consideration of its future programme, priorities, and direction.

We would like to express our sincere appreciation for the longstanding support, friendship, and valuable contributions that you have given to the CCL and to the Annual Fair over the years. Your continued support has been greatly valued and is sincerely appreciated.

We very much look forward to resuming the Annual Fair in 2027 and to continuing our valued relationship, friendship, and partnership with you.

Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience or disappointment this decision may cause. We greatly appreciate your kind understanding and continued support of the Commonwealth Countries League.

Yours sincerely,

Chief Dr Richmond MacGrey
Chairperson
Commonwealth Countries League (CCL)

15 September 2026

WHO WE ARE

The Commonwealth Countries League (CCL)

CCL is a voluntary pan-Commonwealth civil society organisation.

OUR VISION & MISSION

We work across the Commonwealth to promote equality and opportunity for girls and young women. Inspired by the suffrage movement and its fight for women’s right to vote, we’ve been active for almost 100 years in securing equal opportunities for women, promoting mutual understanding to create a fairer world.

OUR STORY

The CCL is a non-party voluntary pan-Commonwealth civil society organisation (founded in 1925 by Alice Hemming) which grew from the British Commonwealth League (founded in 1923). The CCL was heavily influenced by the suffrage movement to fight for women’s equality and right to vote.

CCL promotes the education of girls and young women and links together women’s organisations throughout the Commonwealth. In particular it raises money for its associated charity, the Commonwealth Girls Education Fund (CGEF).

CCL’s objectives are to secure equality of liberties, status and opportunities between men and women and to promote mutual understanding throughout the Commonwealth.

For more information, please e-mail us at members@the-ccl.org

UPCOMING EVENT

NO UPCOMING EVENT

NEWS & UPCOMING EVENT

DONATIONS

Please get in touch with us at members@the-ccl.org for donations

or click below to donate

There are numerous ways you can contribute and make a difference during this grand celebration.

For more information and to express your interest in any of the above roles, please reach out to us at members@the-ccl.org. Our team will be more than happy to provide you with detailed information and answer any questions you may have.