By Lauren Page-Hammick, 2023
Children and young people
About this theme
This theme covers topics relating to the protection, development and wellbeing of children and young people in society. It is an area of enduring interest that runs throughout our grantmaking. Fellows’ stories
Fellows' updates January 2025 Fellows' update: Lynn Snow
Dr Lynn Snow (CF 2023) has published a series of blogs for Coram.
By Lynn Snow, 2025
Fellows' updates December 2024 Fellows' update: Monica Lakhanpaul
Monica Lakhanpaul was Highly Commended at the UCL East Engagement Awards in recognition of her work in child health and wellbeing.
By Monica Lakhanpaul, 2024
Blogs & conversations Adultifying Black Girls
Through my Churchill Fellowship, I explored how Black girls are adultified in state care – from their relationships with parents to social work practices and transitions to independent living. Travelling to the USA and Canada, I engaged with researchers and practitioners, uncovering how adultification affects Black girls and identifying potential solutions. My findings highlight the need to move beyond tick-box approaches in social work and recognise the strengths Black girls develop despite these challenges. I’m now sharing these insights through CPD sessions, campaigns, and my ongoing PhD, with the hope of driving meaningful change for children affected.
By Sylvia Ikomi, 2024
Fellows' updates December 2024 Fellows' update: Melanie Vaxevanakis
Melanie Vaxevanakis was nominated as a Community Champion at the 2025 BBC Food and Farming Awards for her work with The MAZI Project.
By Melanie Vaxevanakis, 2024
Report Developing algorithmic literacy for positive social media engagement
By Lizzy Winstone, 2023
Report Growing Future Foresters Lessons from the American Midwest
By Amanda Bryan, 2023
Report Intellectual Disabilities and Trauma-Informed Care
By Beverley Samways, 2023
Fellows' updates November 2024 Fellows' update: Nina Smith
Nina Smith (CF 2023) shared her Churchill Fellowship findings at the Mental Health and Suicide Prevention in Education event at Edge Hill University.
By Nina Smith, 2024