By Elaine Manton, 2018
Gender
About this theme
This theme covers topics relating to the realisation of a more equitable, diverse and inclusive society for people of different genders. It is an area of enduring interest that runs throughout our grantmaking. Fellows’ stories
By Saeida Rouass, 2019
Sabrina Matani (CF 2023) has been nominated for a Webby Award for the Women Beyond Walls podcast she hosts, which shares the experiences of women who have been in prison and advocates working to reform the justice system.
By Sabrina Mahtani, 2026
By JoJo Kirtley, 2024
JoJo Kirtley reflects on balancing her Churchill Fellowship with life as a mother of three while exploring how survivor-led theatre can challenge violence against women and girls. Drawing on learning from practitioners across Europe, North America, and Africa, she shares how community-led creative work can build safety, solidarity, and lasting change. Now developing her Theatre of the Survivor framework in the North East of England, JoJo is putting this learning into practice to support women and communities.
By JoJo Kirtley, 2026
By Jo-Anne Weekes, 2023
Arfah Farooq (CF 2017) was named number six on Computer Weekly’s list of the Top 50 Most Influential Women in UK Tech 2025.
By Arfah Farooq, 2025
By Jonathan Isserow, 2020
By Nicole Devlin, 2023
Nicola Sharp-Jeffs (CF 2016) has been appointed the first ambassador for the charity I Choose Freedom.
By Nicola Sharp-Jeffs, 2025