Maryam is our Events Manager and is part of the Finance and Operations Team. In her role, she organises and manages the Events of the Fellowship across all its departments, drawing on her 10+ years of experience working in the charity sector. Outside of work, she loves long walks, travelling and spending time with her family.

Shahala supports the Chief Executive in all areas of her work, including managing diaries, projects and providing support to the Board and Council. Shahala has come from a banking background and now looks forward to being part of an organisation that provides funding for so many inspiring individuals. In her spare time Shahala loves to read, bake, and visit places with beautiful scenery.

Abigail manages the Fellowship selection process and supports Fellows to make change happen in the UK. Previously Abigail worked at The National Lottery Community Fund and the Royal Society for Arts, Manufactures and Commerce. A former local Councillor, Abigail is passionate about enabling civic participation and has run a wide range of festivals and events. Abigail reads a lot, runs a little and is an active member of her local climate action network.

Samantha brings over 10 years of experience in human resources across various sectors. In her role at the Churchill Fellowship, she will be assisting in the development of a strong workplace culture, as well as supporting the organisation’s efforts in equity, diversity, and inclusion. Samantha is dedicated to fostering an environment where individuals can flourish both personally and professionally. Outside of work, Samantha enjoys spending time with her son, appreciating the world through his eyes. She also loves taking long walks in the countryside, getting to know new people, and engaging in DIY projects.

John Dunford oversees the engagement team supporting Fellows to amplify their work. John has a background in the charity and Tech For Good sectors with organisations such as Greenpeace, Oxfam International, and The Developer Society where he helped support hundreds of leading charities create more impact through their use of technology. Outside of work John is a trustee with both Concern Worldwide and Freedom From Torture, and he enjoys swimming, cooking, and playing chess -- all to a very poor level.

Usman works as the Fellowship Officer and helps to manage the selection and award process for Fellowship, specifically providing one-to-one support and guidance to applicants throughout the process. Previously Usman has worked with grassroots organisations as well as charity fundraisers. In his spare time Usman enjoys playing and coaching football.

Bryan supports the Finance Director with day-to-day bookkeeping tasks such as recording financial transactions, preparing Fellowship payments and bank reconciliations. He has previously worked in the charity sector and publishing. In his spare time, Bryan enjoys listening and dancing to music, gardening and reading.

Claire researches and develops new Fellowship programmes on topical issues, working closely with subject-matter experts. She supports Fellows to share learning with their sector and connect them with our networks. Claire has extensive experience as a communications professional, journalist, and editor in the UK and internationally, and previously worked for the NHS. In her downtime, she enjoys pursuing sporting activities and making crafts, and is also a trained yoga teacher.

Chris manages our funding and knowledge partnerships, as well as wider fundraising activities that support the Fellowship. Previously he led fundraising at a large global disability charity, and prior to that worked in grant-making for Comic Relief and UK lottery distributors, amongst others. Outside of work, Chris is a trustee of an inclusive cycling charity.

Tracey helps to support the Development and Fundraising function of the Churchill Fellowship. Prior to this she worked in Executive Assistant and Office Manager roles within asset management and the charitable sector. Outside of work she loves to experience live music, theatre and travelling as well as trying new cuisines. She is a self-confessed chocoholic!

Victoria is our Head of Communications and has the great job of helping to raise awareness of the fantastic work Fellows are involved with. She has over 25 years’ experience in comms and PR in the third sector and commercial world and has run her own business. Outside of work, Victoria loves live music, any opportunity to travel and has been learning to tap dance for way too long.

Cynthia is our Digital Officer, working to develop our digital presence and improve the reach of our online channels. With a background in charity communications, Cynthia leverages her digital expertise to empower our Fellows in driving impactful change across the UK. In her spare time, she likes to read, watch reality tv and go to the theatre.

Sarah is our Director of Finance and Operations, and has over 20 years experience within the charity sector. She will be overseeing the corporate side of the organisation supporting the CEO and the Senior Leadership Team with Governance & Compliance, Financial, HR, IT & Data Management. In her spare time, Sarah is a devoted wife and mother to two children, she sings, bakes and during the pandemic taught herself to Macrame.

Sandy supports the Head of Salesforce & Systems in looking after our data and IT systems. Before joining the team, she worked as a database administrator in the charity sector. In her spare time, Sandy enjoys cooking, taking care of her plants and exploring new countries.

Maram is the Research and Engagement Officer, supporting the Research and Engagement Managers in developing programmes and assisting the work of Fellows across our universal themes. Her experience is in grassroots activism but she’s passionate about creating change across a variety of sectors. In her spare time, she enjoys visiting art galleries, long walks, gigs, and travelling.

Suruthie works as a Fellowship Officer, helping fellows prepare for their overseas learning experiences. Previously, she worked at a charity supporting adults with disabilities. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and drawing.