The Centre for a Better Britain (CFABB), formerly known as Resolute 1850, is a British political think tank founded in 2025. [1] [2] Its earlier name was a reference to HMS Resolute, from which timber was used to make the US President's Resolute Desk. [1] [2]
According to the Financial Times, the organisation is planning "Trump-style" changes to British government. [3] The Times has described the scale of its ambitions as having "echoes of Project 2025", the political initiative behind the second Trump presidency. [1]
The CFABB was founded by Jonathan Brown, the former chief operating officer of Reform UK. [4] According to DeSmog , it is backed by the British investors Mark Thompson and David Lilley. [5]
It is associated with the British academic James Orr, a leading figure in the British national conservative movement, who chairs its advisory board. [6] [7] [8] The Youtuber Archie Manners has been hired to provide communications and social media advice. [2]
The CFABB is based in Millbank Tower, a building that houses the headquarters of multiple political organisations, including Reform UK. [1]
According to The Times, the CFABB has also incorporated operations in the United States and Canada. [1] Its founder Jonathon Brown has stated that the CFABB is seeking to raise £25m to further its objectives. [9]
