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We were delighted to host 'Understanding and Shaping Immigration and Cohesion in Polarised Times', an event bringing together Churchill Fellows, charitable trusts, and organisations to discuss migration, integration, and cohesion. The event was co-hosted with the think tank British Future.
We were delighted to host 'Understanding and Shaping Immigration and Cohesion in Polarised Times', an event bringing together Churchill Fellows, charitable trusts, and organisations to discuss migration, integration, and cohesion. The event was co-hosted with the think tank British Future.
In April 2026, we will re-open the Activate Fund to award grants of up to £30,000, helping Churchill Fellows turn their brilliant Fellowship ideas and learning into practical action.
Join our Fellows at events happening across the UK and online, where they share the global insights and learning gained through their Churchill Fellowships.
We’re excited to be recruiting for two new roles that will play a key part in supporting our work with Churchill Fellows across the UK. We're looking for a Development Manager and an Activate Manager – apply by 28 November and 3 December, respectively.
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Noel Nelson to our Advisory Council – the expert body that helps shape the direction of our Fellowship.
The Churchill Fellowship announces it has appointed Marina Brounger and Mark Damazer CBE to its Board of Trustees. In addition, Mark Damazer has been named Chair Designate and will formally take up the position of Chair of Trustees on 1 January 2026, when The Hon. Jeremy Soames concludes his tenure after nine years as Chair.
We’re excited to announce the launch of three brand-new Churchill Fellowship programmes – opening for applications on 2 September 2025. Building a society that cares, Building prosperous and resilient economies, and Making space for the arts. Each offers a unique opportunity to explore global ideas and bring fresh thinking to the UK on some of the biggest issues we face today.
We are deeply saddened to share the news of the death of Sir Brian Clarke, Churchill Fellow and former Advisory Council member and Trustee of the Churchill Fellowship.
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.
We’re excited to introduce our 118 exceptional new Churchill Fellows for 2025.
We’re excited to introduce our 118 exceptional new Churchill Fellows for 2025.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
We are excited to announce the launch of two new Fellowship programmes: Supporting Engagement in Education and Promoting Lifelong Health.
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.
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.
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).
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 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).
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).
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.
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.
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.
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 Churchill Fellow Michael Jones and his pupils win big award and another prize for climate change and sustainability.
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.
If you are excited by the chance of supporting changemakers to apply their research in order to help improve life in the UK, this could be the perfect role for you. The Research and Engagement Officer will play a crucial role in our Engagement team, supporting two Research and Engagement Managers to develop new programmes and help support the work of our Fellows across our universal themes of: Arts and culture, Community and citizenship, Economy and enterprise, Education and skills, Environment and resources, Governance and public provision, Health and wellbeing, and Science and technology.
If you are passionate about using digital channels to spread ideas that can help improve life in the UK, this could be the perfect role for you. The Digital Officer role will work alongside our Communications Manager and our Engagement and Knowledge Director to help improve the reach and performance of our online channels, including our website, social media, and mailing lists.
We are very pleased to share the news that the Critical Care Healing Garden at the Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust in Truro has opened underneath the critical care unit. One of our Churchill Fellows and explorer, Robin Hanbury-Tenison OBE (1971) played a key role in making this happen.
We are very pleased to share the news that the Critical Care Healing Garden at the Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust in Truro has opened underneath the critical care unit. One of our Churchill Fellows and explorer, Robin Hanbury-Tenison OBE (1971) played a key role in making this happen.
Churchill Fellow, Darren Way (CF 2000), introduces HRH The Princess of Wales to team members at the charity he set up, Streets of Growth.
Churchill Fellow, Darren Way (CF 2000), introduces HRH The Princess of Wales to team members at the charity he set up, Streets of Growth.
We're delighted to announce that we have three new Advisory Council members who have just joined us. Each of them bring their own specialist skills and knowledge to help guide our development.
On Tuesday 29 August from 12.00 noon to 1pm we will be holding a webinar focusing on self-care during your Fellowship.
We have a really heartwarming story to share with you about how our Fellows come together to help one another so that the Luna Foundation can be supported in their provision of Suicide Bereavement Training for people working with children and young people.
We are delighted to welcome Anna Morrison CBE to our Advisory Council.
100% of Fellows would recommend the Fellowship to others, and 86% expect its positive impact to continue throughout their life and career.
In October we welcomed 107 Fellows to our first Award Ceremony since the pandemic, with guest of honour Rt Hon Sir Nicholas Soames.
In October we welcomed 107 Fellows to our first Award Ceremony since the pandemic, with guest of honour Rt Hon Sir Nicholas Soames.
A webinar on how and why to apply for a Churchill Fellowship in children's social care.
A webinar on how to create practical change in the care sector, with experiences shared by Churchill Fellows and the head of Coram's Innovation Incubator.
This year we are offering an online option for Fellowships.
Today we announce £590,688 of grants to 22 Churchill Fellows from our Activate Fund, which aims to increase the impact of Churchill Fellows’ activities across UK society.
We are delighted to announce that we will be partnering with leading children’s charity Coram to launch our new Fellowship theme on Children and young people with experience of care. On Tuesday 28 June we hosted an evening reception to mark this new partnership.
We are delighted to announce that on 13 September we will be opening once again for applications for Churchill Fellowships.
Today we announce £399,534 of grants for 45 projects led by Churchill Fellows that offer innovative solutions to the challenges presented by the pandemic, in a multitude of crucial areas such as education, mental health and employment.
Today we announce £399,534 of grants for 45 projects led by Churchill Fellows that offer innovative solutions to the challenges presented by the pandemic, in a multitude of crucial areas such as education, mental health and employment.
We are delighted to announce that applications for our Activate Fund are opening for a third round of grants today (19 January). This fund is exclusively for Churchill Fellows and supports the impact that they can make in their communities and sectors across the UK.
We are delighted to announce that applications for our Activate Fund are opening for a third round of grants today (19 January). This fund is exclusively for Churchill Fellows and supports the impact that they can make in their communities and sectors across the UK.
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Simon Bevan to our board of Trustees at a time of innovation and growth
We are delighted to announce today the appointment of three new members to our Advisory Council. They each bring wide-ranging expertise that will help to guide the development of our grant-making and the impact of the Fellowship
Today we are pleased to share the findings from our annual survey of Fellows, which highlights their continuing contribution to society
Lord Bew gave a special address to Fellows as part of a networking dinner on 21 October at Queen’s University in Belfast
We are pleased to signal our own support for global efforts to protect the environment with the launch of two new Fellowship themes that explore the cutting edge of worldwide efforts to prevent climate change and care for our natural environment
Amy Varle led a special briefing for the Prime Minister’s office on 24 September, followed by a policy discussion at the Churchill War Rooms
We are inviting Churchill Fellows to submit ideas that offer innovative solutions to the challenges presented by the pandemic
Recent media coverage has suggested that we have been unclear about our connection to Sir Winston Churchill. As the national memorial created as his living legacy in 1965, we would like to set the record straight
Key lessons from Fellows’ work during the pandemic are published today in our latest report and film
Key lessons from Fellows’ work during the pandemic are published today in our latest report and film
Today we announce two exciting developments at the Churchill Fellowship
Today we announce two exciting developments at the Churchill Fellowship
Yvonne Field's social enterprise has partnered with The National Lottery Community Fund to support grassroots groups in minoritised racial communities over the next five years
Annabel Deas has been awarded a prestigious Orwell Prize for a BBC podcast series reporting on county lines drug gangs, which she researched for her Fellowship.
By Patrick Vernon, 3 July 2020
By Eifion Williams, 20 December 2019
By Janice Lobban, 29 October 2019
By Janice Lobban, 29 October 2019
By Andrew Rowland, 24 October 2019
By Andrew Rowland, 24 October 2019
By Tony Wright, 18 October 2019
By Lynn Wilson, 18 October 2019
By Pete Moorhouse, 4 October 2019
By Alice Dawnay, 4 October 2019
