The Churchill Fellowship is a national network of 4,000 inspiring individuals leading change in every area of society. Here is the latest news on how they are sharing their ideas and putting their insights into practice across the UK.
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Arlene Holmes-Henderson (CF 2013) has been awarded the Classical Association Prize 2026 in recognition of her success in widening access to the study of classical subjects in schools, universities, museums, prisons and communities.
By Arlene Holmes-Henderson, 30 April 2026
Arlene Holmes-Henderson (CF 2013) has been awarded the Classical Association Prize 2026 in recognition of her success in widening access to the study of classical subjects in schools, universities, museums, prisons and communities.
By Arlene Holmes-Henderson, 30 April 2026
Nina Smith (2023) spoke at Westminster Insight’s Delivering RSHE in Schools conference, sharing learning on supporting staff to deliver relationships, sex and health education.
By Nina Smith, 30 April 2026
Darryl Ashford-Smith (CF 2023) was interviewed for the publication, Fire, with his business partner Lee Newman about their working partnership, UK Emergency Robotics Responders Org (UKERRO) and their work with drones. The pair hosted their second expo for the Emergency Responders industry in Greater Manchester at the end of April.
By Darryl Ashford-Smith, 29 April 2026
Sonia Shaljean (CF 2025) took part in The Fathering Summit in Australia, contributing to discussions on the future of fathering, raising boys, and supporting young people without consistent male role models as part of her Fellowship travels.
By Sonia Shaljean, 24 April 2026
Wynford Ellis Owen (CF 2010) has been honoured with the 2026 Times Sternberg Active Life Award. The award recognises outstanding contributions to public life and the community made after the age of 70. Established in 2008 by Sir Sigmund Sternberg in partnership with The Times, the awards celebrate individuals whose later years have been marked by exceptional service, innovation and impact.
By Wynford Ellis Owen, 23 April 2026
Marsha McAdam (CF 2023) presented her Churchill Fellowship findings at a joint staff and associate meeting hosted by the Centre for Mental Health.
By Marsha McAdam, 23 April 2026
Ananya (CF 2025) spoke at the Singapore University of Technology and Design on accessible systems, sharing insights from her Churchill Fellowship research on how accessibility is experienced and applied in practice, including in AI systems used by vulnerable populations.
By Ananya Rao-Middleton, 23 April 2026
Rosie Richards (CF 2025) presented at the Leeds Centre for Disability Studies conference, sharing her Churchill Fellowship research on improving sex education for adults with cognitive disabilities.
By Rosie Richards, 23 April 2026
Savannah Fishel (CF 2024) spoke at a webinar hosted by Foundations (the national body for home improvement agencies), exploring how housing can support connection and community.
By Savannah Fishel, 21 April 2026
Roddy Shaw (CF 2025) presented at the Arboricultural Association’s Green Equity Symposium, sharing how Trees for Cities is delivering tree equity in Hartlepool.
By Roddy Shaw, 16 April 2026
Roddy Shaw (CF 2025) presented at the Arboricultural Association’s Green Equity Symposium, sharing how Trees for Cities is delivering tree equity in Hartlepool.
By Roddy Shaw, 16 April 2026
