Introducing Our 2025 Churchill Fellows
We’re excited to introduce our 118 exceptional new Churchill Fellows for 2025.
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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
We are hiring for a Research and Engagement Officer
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.
We are hiring for a Research and Engagement Officer
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.
We are hiring for a Digital Officer
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 hiring for a Digital Officer
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.
Explorer and Churchill Fellow opens NHS healing garden
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’s youth intervention charity welcomes royalty this week
Churchill Fellow, Darren Way (CF 2000), introduces HRH The Princess of Wales to team members at the charity he set up, Streets of Growth.
New Advisory Council members join us
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.
Looking after yourself during your Fellowship
On Tuesday 29 August from 12.00 noon to 1pm we will be holding a webinar focusing on self-care during your Fellowship.
Fellows support each other and the Luna Foundation
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.
Apprenticeships champion joins our Advisory Council
We are delighted to welcome Anna Morrison CBE to our Advisory Council.
Apprenticeships champion joins our Advisory Council
We are delighted to welcome Anna Morrison CBE to our Advisory Council.
Annual survey reports 100% satisfaction rating from Fellows
100% of Fellows would recommend the Fellowship to others, and 86% expect its positive impact to continue throughout their life and career.
Annual survey reports 100% satisfaction rating from Fellows
100% of Fellows would recommend the Fellowship to others, and 86% expect its positive impact to continue throughout their life and career.
The Fellows’ Award Ceremony returns
In October we welcomed 107 Fellows to our first Award Ceremony since the pandemic, with guest of honour Rt Hon Sir Nicholas Soames.
Webinar: applying for a Churchill Fellowship in children's social care
A webinar on how and why to apply for a Churchill Fellowship in children's social care.
Webinar: inspiring change 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.
A new online option for Fellowships
This year we are offering an online option for Fellowships.
Nearly £600,000 of Activate grants to increase Fellows' impact
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.
Launch of partnership with Coram and Hadley Trust
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.
Launch of partnership with Coram and Hadley Trust
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 reopening for Fellowships
We are delighted to announce that on 13 September we will be opening once again for applications for Churchill Fellowships.
We are reopening for Fellowships
We are delighted to announce that on 13 September we will be opening once again for applications for Churchill Fellowships.
£399,000 of grants for Fellows’ Covid-19 projects
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.
Grants of up to £30,000 for Churchill Fellows
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.
Financial expert appointed as new Trustee
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Simon Bevan to our board of Trustees at a time of innovation and growth
New Advisory Council members appointed
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
The life-changing impact of a Churchill Fellowship
Today we are pleased to share the findings from our annual survey of Fellows, which highlights their continuing contribution to society
Lord Bew is guest of honour at Fellows’ event in Northern Ireland
Lord Bew gave a special address to Fellows as part of a networking dinner on 21 October at Queen’s University in Belfast
New themes to address the threat to the environment
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
Downing Street hosts homelessness briefing by Fellow
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
Covid-19 Action Fund opens for third round of grants
We are inviting Churchill Fellows to submit ideas that offer innovative solutions to the challenges presented by the pandemic
Covid-19 Action Fund opens for third round of grants
We are inviting Churchill Fellows to submit ideas that offer innovative solutions to the challenges presented by the pandemic
Our connection to Sir Winston Churchill
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
Our connection to Sir Winston Churchill
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
Covid-19 learnings from Fellows' projects
Key lessons from Fellows’ work during the pandemic are published today in our latest report and film
A new look for the Churchill Fellowship
Today we announce two exciting developments at the Churchill Fellowship
£50 million partnership secured by Churchill Fellows
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
Orwell Prize awarded to Churchill Fellow
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.
Tribute paid to Fellow in the House of Commons
By Patrick Vernon, 3 July 2020
Welsh complementary currency piloted by Churchill Fellow
By Eifion Williams, 20 December 2019
Welsh complementary currency piloted by Churchill Fellow
By Eifion Williams, 20 December 2019
Exhibition of veterans’ art at US Embassy organised by Churchill Fellow
By Janice Lobban, 29 October 2019
Equal protection for children in Scotland follows Churchill Fellow’s research
By Andrew Rowland, 24 October 2019
Social Worker of the Year Award nomination for Churchill Fellow
By Tony Wright, 18 October 2019
Sustainability is the key to the textile industry’s future, argues Churchill Fellow in TEDx talk
By Lynn Wilson, 18 October 2019
National Creative Learning Award won by Churchill Fellow
By Pete Moorhouse, 4 October 2019
Ex-offenders charity founded by a Churchill Fellow is shortlisted for Charity of the Year
By Alice Dawnay, 4 October 2019
