Churchill Fellowship

In our final blog of 2024, Chairman Jeremy Soames reflects on a transformative year for The Churchill Fellowship. From launching new programmes in Education and Health to welcoming 134 new Fellows, 2024 was a year to celebrate 🙌✨ Looking ahead to our 60th anniversary, we’re excited for what’s next. Read Jeremy’s reflections: https://lnkd.in/eADTvW6i

We’re seeking a Chair of Trustees to succeed Jeremy Soames, who will be stepping down at the end of 2025 as planned. As he enters his final year in the role, we’ve appointed Nurole to lead the search for a new Chair. 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. Please share this opportunity widely and note that the application deadline is midnight on 20th January, 2025. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/ez4cF_KF

What does a future with fewer women’s prisons look like? Churchill Fellow Sarah Louise Smith reflects on the government’s intention to reduce the number of women entering prison and makes the case for urgent community-based solutions. Drawing on her work with One Small Thing, she highlights the devastating impact of short prison sentences for women and the barriers to creating real change, and shares her plans to travel to Canada, Germany, and Finland to uncover innovative approaches to transforming justice for women 🌍✈️ Read Sarah's blog to learn more about her next steps: https://lnkd.in/e3XPChGy

✨ Meet Herbert Klein, one of our amazing Churchill Fellows! ✨ In the final instalment of our Changemaker Stories series, Herbert shares how his Fellowship focused on innovative ways to improve emergency services for Deaf people during natural disasters like floods. Discover how Herbert’s work is making emergency services more accessible and the lasting impact of his Fellowship. 🎥 Watch his story now: https://lnkd.in/gyheBWbr

Working in AI? Churchill Fellow Rachael Mole is exploring the impact of generative AI on risk, discrimination, sustainability, and its role in the charity sector. If you’re working in AI, studying it, or just passionate about these issues, get in touch! Comment below or send her a message 📩

Churchill Fellow Sylvia Ikomi is challenging the harmful adultification of Black girls and calling for change 📣 Through her Fellowship, Sylvia travelled to the USA and Canada, connecting with experts to understand how Black girls in state care are disproportionately adultified. She’s raising awareness about the impact of this bias – from schools to social care – and working to ensure that Black girls are seen and supported in ways that empower them, rather than marginalise them 🌟 Read Sylvia’s blog to discover her findings and the next steps in her journey: https://lnkd.in/eqpgj2jA

On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we celebrate this year’s theme: “Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future" 🌍 This theme highlights the vital role that persons with disabilities play in creating a more inclusive and sustainable world, and the importance of ensuring their voices are heard in decision-making processes that affect their lives. We’re proud to support Fellows who are driving change for a more inclusive society, often inspired by their own lived experiences of disability. From breaking down barriers in education to improving workplace accessibility, their work is transforming how society approaches inclusion. Learn more about their work: https://lnkd.in/eMv4eQ8P #InternationalDayOfPersonsWithDisabilities #DisabilityAwareness #LeadershipInDisability

Meet Mohammad Usman Shah, one of our incredible Churchill Fellows! ✨ In the latest of our Changemaker Stories series, Usman shares how his Fellowship journey evolved from tackling unemployment in South Asian communities through STEM careers to shifting focus towards combating modern slavery. His unexpected discovery while visiting date farms in Saudi Arabia inspired him to launch a social venture, importing ethically sourced dates from the Middle East. A powerful reminder of how a Churchill Fellowship can take you to unexpected places, helping you create impact in ways you never imagined 💡 Watch Usman’s story now:

How can mosque design shape identity and community for young British Muslims? Following his travels to Canada, South Africa, and the USA, Churchill Fellow Abdullah Geelah reflects on the role of mosque design in creating spaces that reflect the diverse needs of young British Muslims and offers his vision for how mosques can balance tradition with inclusivity. Explore Abdullah’s findings in his blog: https://lnkd.in/eFQMiWvM

Meet Andrea Duxbury CF, one of our brilliant Churchill Fellows! ✨ In the latest of our Changemaker Stories series, Andrea shares the impact of her Fellowship, which focused on identifying the skills children need to thrive when starting school to tackle the growing educational gap within society 📚🌍 Through this series, we’re celebrating the journeys of Fellows like Andrea, whose work creates a brighter future for us all. Watch Andrea’s story now and be inspired: https://lnkd.in/eFshWxwV