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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This year, we’re delighted to introduce a brand-new Fellowship programme: Civic and democratic engagement. If you have an idea to strengthen democracy, civic participation, or community voice in the UK, this could be the opportunity for you. Applications open on 1 September, so now is a great time to explore our programmes and find the one that works best for your idea.
This year, we’re delighted to introduce a brand-new Fellowship programme: Civic and democratic engagement. If you have an idea to strengthen democracy, civic participation, or community voice in the UK, this could be the opportunity for you. Applications open on 1 September, so now is a great time to explore our programmes and find the one that works best for your idea.
Sarah Walters reflects on how her Churchill Fellowship learning from the USA and Canada continues to shape her work to end women’s homelessness in the UK. Her visits showed the power of gender-informed, trauma-aware services designed around women’s experiences, from specialist housing to support that helps women rebuild their lives. She shares how this learning informed a women-only respite hotel as part of Crisis at Christmas 2025, and how it continues to inspire change in services for women experiencing homelessness.
By Sarah Walters, 6 August 2026
Gill Taylor (CF 2025) spoke at a Pathway – Homeless and Inclusion Health Masterclass, sharing preliminary learning from her Churchill Fellowship research in Canada.
By Gill Robin Taylor, 29 July 2026
Dr. Ceryl Teleri Davies (CF 2026) was interviewed on BBC Radio Cymru on the 28th July 20026 talking about her Churchill Fellowship and her research studying ways to provide compassionate care to women who have suffered violence and sexual abuse. The piece is available to listen to via BBC Sounds.
By Ceryl Teleri Davies, 28 July 2026
Fellows Nicola Sharp-Jeffs (CF 2016) and Gudrun Burnet-Shields (CF 2016) are organising a one-day event for people working to address violence against women and girls. The event will bring together Churchill Fellows and others in the field to share learning, make connections, and explore opportunities for collaboration.
Nina Smith (CF 2023) welcomed changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, which now explicitly includes suicide risk in the statutory safeguarding guidance for schools and colleges in England.
By Nina Smith, 17 July 2026
Last week, we welcomed our 2026 Churchill Fellows to London for Connect & Inspire, their first in-person gathering as a cohort and the starting point for their Fellowship journey.
On 3 July 2026, Churchill Fellows from our Children and Young People in Care programme came together at the Coram Campus in London for an afternoon of conversation, connection, and shared learning.
We spoke to Natasha Cox about how her Churchill Fellowship helped shape the next stage of Actively SeeK.I.N.G, the CIC she founded to support Black boys through creative arts. Drawing on learning from schools in the USA, Ghana, and the Caribbean, Natasha has launched the House of K.I.N.G.s Saturday School. She reflects on how the Fellowship deepened her work, opened new doors, and helped turn her research into practical support for young people in East London.
By Natasha Cox, 10 July 2026
Bethany Linder (CF 2025) presented a Dementia Researcher webinar on assistive technology and dementia care, sharing insights from her Churchill Fellowship research in Japan.
By Bethany Linder, 9 July 2026
Bethany Linder (CF 2025) presented a Dementia Researcher webinar on assistive technology and dementia care, sharing insights from her Churchill Fellowship research in Japan.
By Bethany Linder, 9 July 2026
