May 2026 Fellows' update: James Allen - The Churchill Fellowship

May 2026 Fellows' update: James Allen

James Allen (CF 2023) began production at Cotmarsh Tannery CIC, with the first batch of leather entering the tanning process in April 2026 following the completion and commissioning of the new tannery.

The project supports education on natural fibres and sustainable tanning, hosting more than 350 fashion and textile students in 2025. Cotmarsh Tannery CIC is also hosting the first UK Micro Tanners Conference and promoting a vision for a network of UK micro tanneries, with the tannery acting as a national hub for the sector.

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