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.
Joy O’Neill (CF 2020) attended a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace following a nomination by the Lord-Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire in recognition of exceptional service to communities across Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes.
By Joy O'Neill,
Sonia Shaljean (CF 2025) spoke on ABC Radio in Canberra about her Churchill Fellowship and the work of Lads Need Dads CIC and recently attended the Australian Fatherhood Research Symposium 2026, presenting a poster on the work of Lads Need Dads and its early intervention approaches.
By Sonia Shaljean,
Savannah Fishel (CF 2023) appeared on podcasts in the UK and Australia during Global Intergenerational Week, discussing housing, intergenerational connection, and community resilience.
By Savannah Fishel,
Irfan Zaman (CF 2025) spoke at the Association of Heads of University Administration Conference at the University of Exeter, contributing to a panel discussion on free speech and campus dialogue in higher education.
By Irfan Zaman,
