By Rachel Cole, 2025
Governance and public provision
About this theme
This theme covers all aspects of the functioning and services of the state, including public services, governance and political processes, rule of law and international relations. It is one of the eight universal themes which form our grantmaking framework and allow us to address every aspect of society. Fellows’ stories
Andrew Morris reflects on how his experience as an IPP prisoner shaped his commitment to criminal justice reform and led to his Churchill Fellowship. Travelling to Norway and New Zealand, he will explore rehabilitation-focused and restorative justice systems, looking at what becomes possible when justice is built around the belief that people can change. Through his work with New Wave Trust and wider policy engagement, he hopes to bring back practical learning that can support reform in the UK.
By Andrew Morris, 2026
Scott Darraugh (CF 2025) spoke at an online Social Club event about his Fellowship research into approaches to fostering and support for care leavers in the USA.
By Scott Darraugh, 2026
Monica Lakhanpaul (CF 2024) was appointed joint Pro-Vice-Provost for UCL's new Grand Challenge of Intercultural Communication, alongside Professor Florian Mussgnug.
By Monica Lakhanpaul, 2026
Mike Spencer (CF 2025) presented findings from his Fellowship research into using Eurasian otters to locate missing people in water to a new cohort of Police Search Advisers at the Police National Search Centre.
By Mike Spencer, 2026
Terri-Anne Hamer (CF 2025) presented at the Consortium for Therapeutic Communities’ annual international conference, sharing work from the Voices of Care Leavers project.
By Terri-Anne Hamer, 2026
Clare Holdsworth (CF 2025) presented findings from her Fellowship at an event hosted by Coram Voice, bringing together representatives from the Department for Education, Ofsted, local authorities, and other organisations.
By Clare Holdsworth, 2026
Terri-Anne Hamer (CF 2025) appeared on the 100th episode of The Messy Social Work Podcast, discussing care experience, loneliness, identity, and parenting.
By Terri-Anne Hamer, 2026
Daisy Chapman-Chamberlain (CF 2025) shared early findings from her Churchill Fellowship research into the safety of women and girls on public transport in the September issue of Rail Director.
By Daisy Chapman-Chamberlain, 2026
Ella Hancock reflects on how her Fellowship explored whether shared housing could offer more choice, dignity, and belonging for people at risk of homelessness. Drawing on visits to cohousing communities in the Netherlands, Sweden, and the US, she shares how shared spaces, community-led models, and resident agency can help reduce isolation and create more supportive places to live. As the housing crisis deepens, Ella argues that the strongest ideas from cohousing could help shape more affordable, inclusive housing in the UK.
By Ella Hancock, 2026