Documentary-maker Louis Theroux has been named ambassador for the newly launched donor collective of In Place of War, a global arts charity supporting communities affected by conflict, climate crisis and social injustice. The 55-year-old broadcaster will front the charity's 'Core Community' initiative, a confidential donor network funding infrastructure for projects across more than 30 countries.
In Place of War, founded over 20 years ago, works with artists and grassroots organisations in regions experiencing war, displacement and inequality. Its Artist Advisory Board includes Brian Eno, Peter Gabriel, Laurie Anderson, AURORA, Kneecap and Bicep. The charity also announced two new Board of Trustees appointments: festival founder Jo Vidler and philanthropic strategist Ruci Fixter.
Theroux, known for his immersive documentaries exploring complex social issues, said: 'In Place of War does something genuinely rare: it goes where no one else does and it stays. The work is extraordinary, the communities it supports are extraordinary, and the people running it are passionate about making a better world.' He added he was proud to support the Core Community and encourage others to back the infrastructure.
The filmmaker rose to fame with BBC's 'Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends' and has spent over three decades investigating taboo subcultures and fringe movements. He has interviewed figures from Jimmy Savile to active Nazis and celebrities like Florence Pugh and Stormzy.
