By Rachel Cole, 2025
Race equity
About this theme
This theme covers topics relating to the realisation of a more equitable, diverse and inclusive society for people from minoritised racial groups. It is an area of enduring interest that runs throughout our grantmaking. Fellows’ stories
Dr Erica McInnis (CF 2016) delivered teaching on the University of Exeter’s Doctorate in Educational Psychology programme, drawing on learning from her Fellowship.
By Erica McInnis, 2026
We spoke to Ehinor Otaigbe MBE about how her Churchill Fellowship is shaping her work to support African women and children affected by domestic abuse. Drawing on her own experience, her work through Wonderfully Made Woman, and learning from organisations in Nigeria, Atlanta, and New York, Ehinor reflects on why children’s trauma must not be treated as an afterthought in domestic abuse support. She shares how her Fellowship is helping her shift conversations in the UK, working with faith and community leaders to support women and children to heal and move forward.
By Ehinor Otaigbe, 2026
Anoo Bhalay (CF 2023) was featured in an article discussing the conversations that could help prevent suicide in the online magazine Asian Voice.
By Anoo Bhalay, 2026
Symeon Brown (CF 2023) was interviewed by The Guardian about his new book, The Good, the Black and the Boujee: How Black Britain Became Middle Class, which was published on 30 July.
By Symeon Brown, 2026
By Fay Douglas, 2019
We spoke to Natasha Cox about how her Churchill Fellowship helped shape the next stage of Actively SeeK.I.N.G, the CIC she founded to support Black boys through creative arts. Drawing on learning from schools in the USA, Ghana, and the Caribbean, Natasha has launched the House of K.I.N.G.s Saturday School. She reflects on how the Fellowship deepened her work, opened new doors, and helped turn her research into practical support for young people in East London.
By Natasha Cox, 2026
Tony Thompson (CF 2012) CEO and Co Artistic Director of Sweet Patootee Arts has shared that the Sweet Patootee Arts TURNING POINT heritage project brochure is out now and available to download for free.
By Tony Thompson, 2026
Elsy Gomez Campos (CF 2025) has joined Sounddelivery Media’s 2026 Spokesperson Leadership Programme.
By Elsy Gomez Campos, 2026
Elsy Gomez Campos (CF 2025) spoke at the Clinical Pharmacy Congress about the Churchill Fellowship alongside fellow pharmacy professionals and Fellows, encouraging others in the sector to consider applying.
By Elsy Gomez Campos, 2026