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
Blogs & conversations Unlocking Potential: The Impact of Support and Belief from Others
Exploring how European funding could support community development took me to Austria, Belgium, and Spain for my Fellowship – a journey that continues to shape my work today. That experience helped build momentum in my career and deepened my belief in the power of backing people and places to realise their potential.
By Susan Waterson, 2025
Fellows' updates May 2025 Fellows' update: Jeannot Farmer
Jeannot Farmer took part in an event at the Scottish parliament in May entitled 'Historic Adoption Apology - what comes next?'. Sponsored by her MSP, Jeannot had a stall at the drop in event and was able to share her Fellowship learnings from Australia about how reparation was delivered.
By Jeannot Farmer, 2025
Fellows' updates April 2025 Fellows' update: Augusta Itua
Augusta Itua contributed at the My Life, My Records conference organised by the University College London and Essex County Council, which featured contributions from international colleagues from Australia and Denmark to discuss research, initiatives, progress, and opportunities.
By Augusta Itua, 2025
Blogs & conversations Global Lessons from Domestic Abuse Fatality Reviews
My Churchill Fellowship took me to Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand, Canada and the USA to explore how fatality review systems can help prevent domestic abuse-related deaths. That learning now underpins my ongoing research and my new book ‘The Potential and Peril of Reviewing Domestic Abuse-Related Deaths’, which brings international insights into dialogue with current practice in England and Wales – highlighting both the opportunities and challenges of meaningful review.
By James Rowlands, 2025
Fellows' updates April 2025 Fellows' update: Andrea Campos-Vigouroux
Andrea Campos-Vigouroux presented findings from her Churchill Fellowship research at a recent Centre for Justice Innovation panel.
By Andrea Campos-Vigouroux, 2025
Fellows' updates April 2025 Fellows' update: Scarlett Roberts
Scarlett Roberts (CF 2023) appeared on BBC Woman’s Hour in the episode 'What is it like to be a woman in prison?' to share her experiences of relationships during a four-month sentence in 2022.
By Scarlett Roberts, 2025
We spoke to Churchill Fellow Cath Snow, survivor advocate at APPEAL, about her upcoming Fellowship to the USA. Her project explores how the UK’s approach to exonerees could be enriched by learning from American innocence networks. She’ll meet exonerees and grassroots organisations to understand how the UK could better support survivors of miscarriages of justice – not just at the point of release, but as they rebuild their lives.
By Cath Snow, 2025
Fellows' updates March 2025 Fellows' update: Emily Miles
Emily Miles (CF 2010) has been named as a member of the UK’s first food strategy advisory board, in her role as Director General at DEFRA.
By Emily Miles, 2025
Fellows' updates March 2025 Fellows' update: Bernie Rochford
Bernie Rochford was recently interviewed as part of Patient Safety Learning's Speaking up for patient safety podcast series.
By Bernie Rochford, 2025
