By Sonia Shaljean, 2025
Community and citizenship
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
Through her Fellowship, Daria explored how civic space can remain resilient when people’s ability to question, organise, and participate comes under pressure. Focusing on Central Asia, she examined how critical thinking, art, and positive narratives can help people practise “oppositional muscle” and imagine more open democratic futures. Published to mark International Day of Democracy, the blog reflects on why protecting civic voice matters in the UK and around the world.
By Daria Cybulska, 2026
By Soraya Ali, 2025
By Fay Douglas, 2019
Sonia Shaljean (CF 2025) has been shortlisted for The Randal Foundation Award at the 2026 Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards.
By Sonia Shaljean, 2026
Judith Vickress (CF 2023) was featured in Policing Insight following the publication of her Churchill Fellowship research into violence against women, girls and children in rural communities.
By Judith Vickress, 2026
Samuel Huczmann (CF 2025) presented his Churchill Fellowship research on digital-enabled advanced care practice at the University of Northampton's Fuelling Innovation event.
By Samuel Huczmann, 2026
By Esmé Scantlebury, 2025
Irfan Zaman (CF 2025) wrote an article for Jewish News reflecting on his Churchill Fellowship research into campus polarisation, antisemitism, and Islamophobia.
By Irfan Zaman, 2026
Zrinka Bralo (CF 2014) received the Sheila McKechnie Foundation Long Term Achievement Award in recognition of her contribution to migrant justice and community organising.
By Zrinka Bralo, 2026