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Churchill Fellows work on the frontline of today’s crucial issues, developing new solutions based on global research and personal expertise. In this section you can find their latest views and advice, news, activities and events.
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August 2025 Fellows' update: Joy O'Neill
Joy O’Neill (CF 2020) has become a Playful Green Planet Champion for the RSA.
By Joy O'Neill, 29 August 2025
August 2025 Fellows' update: William Case
William Case (CF 2011) spoke on Oldham Community Radio about Your Support Matters, where he is Founder and Chief Executive, his Churchill Fellowship, and his work with the National Development Team for Inclusion (NDTI).
By William Case, 28 August 2025
New Trustees and Chair Designate
The Churchill Fellowship announces it has appointed Marina Brounger and Mark Damazer CBE to its Board of Trustees. In addition, Mark Damazer has been named Chair Designate and will formally take up the position of Chair of Trustees on 1 January 2026, when The Hon. Jeremy Soames concludes his tenure after nine years as Chair.
August 2025 Fellows' update: Jemima Lovatt
Jemima Lovatt (CF 2025) has contributed analysis of the Independent Water Commission’s Final Report on Regulator Reform.
By Jemima Lovatt, 25 August 2025
In conversation with Antonia Charlton: How a Fellowship contributed to the televising of Parliament
We spoke to Churchill Fellow Antonia (Toni) Charlton about how her Fellowship helped pave the way for televising the House of Commons. Travelling to the USA, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia, Toni explored how parliaments overseas managed live broadcasting. Just weeks after her return, Parliament voted to trial televised Commons debates – and Toni was appointed BBC project manager to make it happen. She reflects on how the Fellowship shaped her career and fuelled her ongoing passion for public service broadcasting.
By Antonia M J Charlton, 21 August 2025
August 2025 Fellows' update: Janet Williamson
Janet Williamson (CF 2015) has secured funding to host a Research-Informed Conference on Pupil Wellbeing aimed at sharing best practice across all education sectors in Northern Ireland.
By Janet Williamson, 21 August 2025
August 2025 Fellows' update: Terri-Anne Hamer
Terri-Anne Hamer (CF 2025) has shared her Week 3 reflection on her Churchill Fellowship.
By Terri-Anne Hamer, 19 August 2025
New programme aims to strengthen artistic activity in the UK’s public spaces
The inspiration for a new Churchill Fellowship programme – Making Space for the Arts – is a desire to strengthen opportunities for widespread artistic participation, innovation, and creativity, which take place beyond the walls of a cultural institution.
August 2025 Fellows' update: Jacqueline Broadhead
Jacqueline Broadhead’s (CF 2016) upcoming book, Welcoming Cities, will be published next month (September) by Policy Press. The book, which draws directly on her Churchill Fellowship work and includes case studies from the Migration Living Well Together report, is available at a discount for pre-order for all Fellows.
By Jacqueline Broadhead, 11 August 2025
August 2025 Fellows' update: Jacqueline Broadhead
Jacqueline Broadhead’s (CF 2016) upcoming book, Welcoming Cities, will be published next month (September) by Policy Press. The book, which draws directly on her Churchill Fellowship work and includes case studies from the Migration Living Well Together report, is available at a discount for pre-order for all Fellows.
By Jacqueline Broadhead, 11 August 2025