Community and citizenship
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Community and citizenship

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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

Blogs & conversations Rethinking Mosque Spaces in Shaping British Muslim Identity

My Fellowship explored how mosque architecture in the UK influences the identity of young British Muslims, focusing on design and diversity. I examined the challenges of blending traditional Islamic architecture with British styles and the impact of mosque politics on community building. Through my research, which involved studying best practices in Canada, South Africa, and the USA, I developed key recommendations with the aim of inspiring a new approach to mosque spaces that reflects a 21st-century Western context.

By Abdullah Geelah, 2024

Amy Davies

Blogs & conversations Improving the housing experience for older LGBTQ+ people

I’d known about the Churchill Fellowship for years, but my journey began while watching Drag Race Spain last year, where I learned about Fundación 26 de Diciembre, an organisation supporting older LGBTQ+ people in Madrid. This inspired me to apply for a Fellowship, and I was awarded funding to visit LGBTQ+ housing and care projects in Spain, France, Germany, and study online with groups in Sweden and the USA. I’m excited to bring back what I learn to improve housing and care experiences for older LGBTQ+ people here in the UK.

By Amy Davies, 2024

Fellows' updates November 2024 Fellows' update: James Allen

James Allen has made significant progress with his not-for-profit tannery project, which supports education about natural fibres and has already welcomed visits from three schools and colleges. He has secured over £250,000 in funding to build the tannery and classroom, and has been awarded a bursary to fund a three-year mentorship with the UK’s leading vegetable tanning expert.

By James Allen, 2024

Blogs & conversations In Conversation with: Carole Phillips – ongoing influence of a Fellowship

We spoke to Churchill Fellow Carole Phillips about her journey since receiving a Fellowship ten years ago. As an anti-bullying advocate, Carole shares how her experiences have shaped her work in promoting children's wellbeing. Her Fellowship took her to the USA to study the Olweus Bullying Prevention Programme, inspiring her to develop a finalist anti-bullying programme in Wales’s Police Community Awards. Now with Jigsaw Education Group, she supports schools in implementing PSHE content while continuing her advocacy for children affected by bullying.

By Carole Phillips, 2024

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