About this theme
This theme covers topics relating to encouraging everyone to take up and enjoy physical activity in order to benefit their physical and mental health and wellbeing. It is one of our current Fellowship programmes and has been developed in partnership with ukactive. Fellows’ stories
Blogs & conversations Why community matters for disability inclusion
In a UK study, 61% of disabled people were found to be chronically lonely, with loneliness amongst young disabled people reaching almost 70%. As Emily Hyland explains, behind these figures are real people experiencing consequences which extend far beyond just a feeling of loneliness.
By Emily Hyland, 2025
Blogs & conversations Pioneering Wellness in the UK
My Churchill Fellowship in 1987 took me to the USA, where I explored the growing field of exercise and health science, learning from pioneers like Kenneth Cooper. Inspired by what I saw, I introduced the UK’s first Wellness programme at Bristol University and helped launch a master’s in Exercise and Health Science. I’m proud to have played a part in the development of Wellness in the UK, and my work continues with the Foundation for Leadership through Sport, bringing leadership development to sport, business, and beyond.
By Robert Reeves, 2025
Report Accessing Sport and Leisure as a Physically Disabled Adult
By Kyrby Brown, 2023
Report Inclusive wellbeing for disabled people
By Emily Hyland, 2023
Fellows' updates December 2024 Fellows' update: Matt Roebuck
Matt Roebuck (CF 2023) contributed to the new ESWAM (European Sports and Wellbeing Alliance for Municipalities) magazine.
By Matt Roebuck, 2024
Fellows' updates November 2024 Fellows' update: Shaista Aziz
Shaista Aziz will present her research from Pakistan to UK Sport staff in an online forum early next year. She has also been invited by the Football Association, in her role as co-Director of the Three Hijabis, to join their Faith and Football Working Group.
By Shaista Aziz, 2024
Fellows' updates October 2024 Fellows' update: Beth Brown
Beth Brown (CF 2023) recently shared her Fellowship findings at the International Society For Physical Activity And Health (ISPAH) Congress 2024 in Paris.
By Beth Brown, 2024
Fellows' updates October 2024 Fellows' update: Alistair Cooper
Alistair Cooper participated in a panel discussion alongside Shadow Defra Minister Robbie Moore and Outward Bound UK, discussing how to improve access to the outdoors for young people, and sharing insights into his upcoming Churchill Fellowship research plans.
By Alistair Cooper, 2024
Report Active Aging: Lessons from Europe and Japan on Physical Activity for Dementia Care
By Mary-Jane Boswell, 2023
