About this theme
This theme covers all aspects of the functioning and fabric of society, including social cohesion, community resilience and development, human rights, inclusion, participation and equality. It is one of the eight universal themes which form our grantmaking framework and allow us to address every aspect of society. Fellows’ stories
Sonia Shaljean (CF 2025) was named one of the inaugural Centre for Policy Research on Men and Boys Champions, as part of a list of around 100 individuals recognised across sport, academia, charities, business, politics and the arts.
By Sonia Shaljean, 2026
We spoke to Darren Way about how a Churchill Fellowship helped shape a new model of long-term youth intervention – from opening a charity with £10, two chairs, and an empty shopfront, to building Streets of Growth into a nationally recognised organisation supporting thousands of young people. Darren reflects on learning from pioneering community projects in the USA, putting that learning into practice in East London, and why he is now launching a research and policy centre to influence how youth harm prevention is understood, funded, and delivered in the UK.
By Darren Way, 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
Savannah Fishel (CF 2024) has started a secondment as Lead Design Researcher on the Uplands Systems Change project in Dartmoor.
By Savannah Fishel, 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
Daria Cybulska (CF 2023) was recently interviewed by CIVICUS, an international NGO focused on civic space.
By Daria Cybulska, 2025
By Jacob Hill, 2020
Judith Vickress (CF 2023) took part in The VAWG Curriculum campaign by Killed Women, highlighting the additional barriers faced by survivors in rural areas.
By Judith Vickress, 2025
By John Wroe, 2007
Sonia Shaljean (CF 2025) has been named National Agent of Change at the She Inspires Global Awards 2025, recognising her work addressing fatherlessness and supporting boys through positive male role models. Her organisation, Lads Need Dads, also recently contributed to the Centre for Social Justice’s national report.
By Sonia Shaljean, 2025
