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 November 2025 Fellows' update: Sonia Shaljean
Sonia Shaljean (CF 2025) contributed to Father Figuring, a new BBC Radio 4 series exploring fatherhood and father absence through the experiences of comedian Darren Harriott.
By Sonia Shaljean, 2025
Fellows' updates November 2025 Fellows' update: Melanie Vaxevanakis
Melanie Vaxevanakis (CF 2023) spoke at TEDxBristol 2025 at We The Curious.
By Melanie Vaxevanakis, 2025
Blogs & conversations Beyond the Beat: Building the Architecture for Creative Communities
Dominic Heslop’s Churchill Fellowship explored the “cultural architecture” that allows creativity to thrive and communities to heal, taking him to Jamaica, Berlin, and Athens – each offering lessons in resilience, expression, and collective care. Back in Sheffield, Dominic is embedding these insights into his grassroots organisation Slambarz, combining artistry with structure to support young people, build community, and show how creativity can strengthen wellbeing and identity.
By Dominic Heslop, 2025
Report Supporting vulnerable migrant children to integrate and thrive in their new UK communities
By Isabelle Sherlock, 2024
By Amy Watson, 2023
Fellows' updates October 2025 Fellows' update: Sonia Shaljean
Sonia Shaljean (CF 2025) appeared on BBC Radio Leicester to discuss the importance of positive male role models for boys.
By Sonia Shaljean, 2025
Fellows' updates October 2025 Fellows' update: Andrew Rowland
Andrew Rowland (CF 2014) has been appointed as a Deputy Lieutenant of Greater Manchester.
By Andrew Rowland, 2025
Fellows' updates October 2025 Fellows' update: Sophia Alexandra Hall
Sophia Alexandra Hall (CF 2023) spoke at TEDxStAlbans at The Alban Arena.
By Sophia Alexandra Hall, 2025
Fellows' updates October 2025 Fellows' update: Ali Zafar
Ali Zafar (CF 2025) was a guest on Singapore’s leading financial podcast, The Financial Coconut, where he discussed financial systems in the UK and Singapore, building on insights from his Churchill Fellowship research.
By Ali Zafar, 2025
