Samuel Huczmann (CF 2025) helped mark the opening of the Isles of Scilly Health and Care Partnership shortly after returning from his Churchill Fellowship.
By Samuel Huczmann, 2026
Rural communities
About this theme
This theme covers topics relating to strengthening rural communities. Between 2019-2023 the Churchill Fellowship ran a designated programme of Fellowships on this theme in partnership with the Royal Countryside Fund. Fellows from across the years continue to explore this theme as part of their Fellowships. You can read more about them, their reports, and their latest activity below. Fellows’ stories
By Myra Clark, 2020
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.
By James Allen, 2026
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.
By Joy O'Neill, 2026
By Judith Vickress, 2023
Judith Vickress’s (CF 2023) spoke at the National Rural Crime Annual Conference 2026, the first conference focused on vulnerability in rural areas.
By Judith Vickress, 2026
Joy O'Neill (CF 2020) has been appointed as Chair of Trustees of Real Farming Trust, a national farming charity.
By Joy O'Neill, 2026
Judith Vickress’s (CF 2023) work on domestic abuse in rural communities was featured in the Rural Services Network’s Winter Services Partnership Spotlight.
By Judith Vickress, 2026
Judith Vickress (CF 2023) featured on BBC Countryfile, where her Churchill Fellowship research on domestic abuse in rural communities was highlighted.
By Judith Vickress, 2026
Tom Cannon (CF 2019) was selected for the Oxford Farming Conference Inspire Programme, which brings together emerging leaders from across farming, agriculture, and the food sector.
By Tom Cannon, 2026