Sonia Shaljean (CF 2025) and the work of Lads Need Dads featured in a BBC One documentary presented by Sir Gareth Southgate, exploring the challenges facing boys and young men.
By Sonia Shaljean, 2026
Community and citizenship
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This theme covers all aspects of the functioning and fabric of society, including social cohesion, community resilience and development, human rights, inclusion, participation and equality. It is one of the eight universal themes which form our grantmaking framework and allow us to address every aspect of society. Fellows’ stories
Samuel Huczmann (CF 2025) helped mark the opening of the Isles of Scilly Health and Care Partnership shortly after returning from his Churchill Fellowship.
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Sonia Shaljean (CF 2025) spoke on ABC Radio in Canberra about her Churchill Fellowship and the work of Lads Need Dads CIC and recently attended the Australian Fatherhood Research Symposium 2026, presenting a poster on the work of Lads Need Dads and its early intervention approaches.
By Sonia Shaljean, 2026
James Allen (CF 2023) began production at Cotmarsh Tannery CIC, with the first batch of leather entering the tanning process in April 2026 following the completion and commissioning of the new tannery.
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Joy O’Neill (CF 2020) attended a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace following a nomination by the Lord-Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire in recognition of exceptional service to communities across Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes.
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Savannah Fishel (CF 2023) appeared on podcasts in the UK and Australia during Global Intergenerational Week, discussing housing, intergenerational connection, and community resilience.
By Savannah Fishel, 2026