Connect and Inspire 2025: Welcoming our New Fellows
We were thrilled to welcome our 2025 Churchill Fellows to London for their first in-person gathering, Connect & Inspire, to support them to begin shaping their Fellowship journeys.
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Connect and Inspire 2025: Welcoming our New Fellows
We were thrilled to welcome our 2025 Churchill Fellows to London for their first in-person gathering, Connect & Inspire, to support them to begin shaping their Fellowship journeys.
Introducing Our 2025 Churchill Fellows
We’re excited to introduce our 118 exceptional new Churchill Fellows for 2025.
We're Hiring a Research & Engagement Manager (Maternity Cover)
We’re hiring a Research & Engagement Manager (12-month maternity cover) to lead the delivery of strategic Fellowship programmes and sector engagement across four of our core themes. Apply by Friday, 4 July at midnight.
Advisory Council Updates
We’re delighted to share recent updates from our Advisory Council. We celebrate Professor Andrew Rowland OBE, recognised for his services to safeguarding and the protection of children’s rights and welcome new member Lindsay Graham, a 2014 Churchill Fellow with a wealth of experience in social justice and food insecurity.
Churchill Fellows Honoured in 2025 Birthday Honours List
We're proud to celebrate the Churchill Fellows who have been recognised in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours List for their exceptional contributions to their fields.
We're Hiring a Head of Activate
We’re hiring a Head of Activate to relaunch and evolve our Activate Fund – helping Churchill Fellows turn global research into practical action across the UK. Apply by Sunday, 8 June at midnight.
Highlighting the impact of the Activate Fund
Launched as a pilot, the Activate Fund powers Churchill Fellows to turn bold ideas into real-world impact. From business incubators to cancer support programmes, Fellows like David Morgan, Anna Wardley, and Ceinwen Giles are sparking change across the UK.
We're Hiring a Director of Engagement
We’re hiring a Director of Engagement to help amplify the impact of our Fellows and strengthen our networks! This leadership role offers a unique opportunity to shape strategy, build partnerships, and drive meaningful change across the UK. Apply by Monday, 31st March 2025.
Celebrating 60 Years of the Churchill Fellowship
60 years since the launch of the Churchill Fellowship, nearly 6,000 Fellows have been pioneering change across the UK. To honour their work, we’re launching a £10m Appeal to fund the Activate Programme, empowering Fellows to turn their ideas into action.
Churchill Fellows Honoured in New Year Honours List
We are delighted to celebrate the achievements of three Churchill Fellows who have been recognised in the 2025 New Year Honours List for their outstanding contributions to their fields and communities: Susan Waterson OBE, Peter Clegg OBE, and David Martin MBE.
Churchill Fellows Honoured in New Year Honours List
We are delighted to celebrate the achievements of three Churchill Fellows who have been recognised in the 2025 New Year Honours List for their outstanding contributions to their fields and communities: Susan Waterson OBE, Peter Clegg OBE, and David Martin MBE.
Chair Recruitment Announcement
We’re seeking a Chair of Trustees to succeed Jeremy Soames, who will be stepping down at the end of 2025 as planned. We’re looking for an exceptional leader committed to advancing the inspiring work of our extraordinary Fellowship community. If you or someone in your network would be a great fit, we warmly encourage you to apply. Applications close at midnight on 20 January, 2025.
Chair Recruitment Announcement
We’re seeking a Chair of Trustees to succeed Jeremy Soames, who will be stepping down at the end of 2025 as planned. We’re looking for an exceptional leader committed to advancing the inspiring work of our extraordinary Fellowship community. If you or someone in your network would be a great fit, we warmly encourage you to apply. Applications close at midnight on 20 January, 2025.
Changemaker Stories: Meet Our Fellows
Our Changemaker Stories series highlights the inspiring journeys of Churchill Fellows tackling some of today’s most pressing challenges – from connecting refugees with their neighbours to transforming emergency services for Deaf people, these remarkable Fellows are creating real impact. Watch the series now and be inspired to join our community of changemakers.
Changemaker Stories: Meet Kerry Cressey
In the first of our Changemaker Stories series, Kerry shares the impact of her Fellowship, which focused on bringing refugees and their neighbours together, helping to build stronger, more connected communities.
By Kerry Cressey, 7 November 2024
Fellows’ Award Ceremony 2024
At our most recent Award Ceremony, held at the Methodist Central Hall in London in September, we congratulated 122 Fellows as they were presented with their Churchill Medallions.
Fellowship Staff Team Update
We are pleased to announce some exciting changes within the Churchill Fellowship staff team, effective from 1st October. Abigail, Ellie, and Usman will take on new roles alongside Nikesh, who will lead the Fellowship team. We extend heartfelt thanks to Sian and Sara for their incredible contributions, with Sara continuing to support us on future projects.
Five Top Tips for a Successful Churchill Fellowship Application
Considering applying for a 2024/5 Churchill Fellowship? We've put together five top tips to help you on your way. Applications are open until midday Tuesday 12 November, do reach out if you need guidance - we’re here to help!
The Lord Fellowes, GCB, GCVO, QSO, PC 11 December 1941 - 29 July 2024
It was with great sadness that we heard the news of the death of Robert Fellowes who became a Trustee in 2000 and was Chair of the Fellowship between 2010 and 2015.
Connect and Inspire 2024: Welcoming our Fellows
Hot on the heels of announcing our wonderful new cohort of 134 new Churchill Fellows for 2024, it was our absolute pleasure to host our Connect & Inspire event where our new Fellows were able to come together for the first time.
Introducing Our 2024 Churchill Fellows
We are thrilled to announce our 2024 Churchill Fellows! 134 extraordinary individuals from across the UK will explore global innovations to inspire change at home.
Fellowship launches two new programmes
We are excited to announce the launch of two new Fellowship programmes: Supporting Engagement in Education and Promoting Lifelong Health.
Fellowship launches two new programmes
We are excited to announce the launch of two new Fellowship programmes: Supporting Engagement in Education and Promoting Lifelong Health.
King Charles confirms patronage of the Churchill Fellowship
We are proud to share that His Majesty King Charles III has accepted the patronage of the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust. This follows a comprehensive review of patronages previously held by The late Queen, The former Prince of Wales, and The former Duchess of Cornwall.
King Charles confirms patronage of the Churchill Fellowship
We are proud to share that His Majesty King Charles III has accepted the patronage of the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust. This follows a comprehensive review of patronages previously held by The late Queen, The former Prince of Wales, and The former Duchess of Cornwall.
Landmark report launched advocating for equal child protection
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health launched a pivotal report at the House of Lords on April 17th. Co-authored by Andrew Rowland (CF 2014), Fellow and member of the Churchill Fellowship Advisory Council, the report advocates for legislative change to ensure equal protection for children across the UK.
Sustainability the focus of our first 'In Conversation With' event
We had the honour of hosting our inaugural ‘In Conversation With” event featuring a fascinating discussion between our new Churchill Fellowship Ambassador John Elkington (CF 1981) and Churchill Fellowship Trustee, Advisory Council Chair and leading sustainability business advisor, Lucy Parker (CF 1978).
The inaugural “In Conversation With…” John Elkington and Lucy Parker
The Churchill Fellowship is proud to host its inaugural “In Conversation With…” lecture featuring a discussion between its new Fellowship Ambassador John Elkington (CF 1981) and Advisory Council Chair and leading sustainability business advisor, Lucy Parker (CF 1978).
Lt General Sir Richard Vickers KCB CVO OBE: Former Director General of the Churchill Fellowship
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the death of Sir Richard Vickers who was Director General of the Churchill Fellowship from 1983 to 1993.
Panel event celebrates launch of Churchill Fellows’ Migration Report
We were delighted to host a panel event that brought together some of the 29 Fellows whose learnings and ideas have helped to shape and inform our new Migration report - ‘Learning from Living Well Together’ that has been developed in partnership with the Linbury Trust.
Launch of the Learning from 'Living Well Together' report
The Migration: Living Well Together programme was developed and funded in partnership with The Linbury Trust and ran from 2017–2019. This learning brief aims to capture the actionable insights from the cohort of 29 Churchill Fellows awarded under this programme.
Welcoming an investment expert to our Trustee board
We are delighted to welcome Susan Wood to our board of Trustees. Susan has 42 years’ investment experience,19 years as an investment manager and 23 years as an investment consultant.
Teacher and his pupils win big!
Teacher and Churchill Fellow Michael Jones and his pupils win big award and another prize for climate change and sustainability.
The Social Change Nest launches new website and platforms
The Social Change Nest has just launched a new website, brand, newsletter and social media channels. The Social Change Nest exists to tear down the barriers to creating social change.
The Social Change Nest launches new website and platforms
The Social Change Nest has just launched a new website, brand, newsletter and social media channels. The Social Change Nest exists to tear down the barriers to creating social change.