About this theme
This theme covers all aspects of the functioning and services of the state, including public services, governance and political processes, rule of law and international relations. It is one of the eight universal themes which form our grantmaking framework and allow us to address every aspect of society. Fellows’ stories
Fellows' updates October 2025 Fellows' update: Nicola Sharp-Jeffs
Dr Nicola Sharp-Jeffs OBE (CF 2016) has been appointed as one of three new public office holders to the Quality Assurance Board for domestic homicide reviews.
By Nicola Sharp-Jeffs, 2025
Fellows' updates October 2025 Fellows' update: Mike Spencer
Mike Spencer (CF 2025) spoke at the Institute of Search & Technical Rescue (InSTR) Annual Conference, sharing insights from his Churchill Fellowship.
By Mike Spencer, 2025
Fellows' updates September 2025 Fellows' update: Sylvia Ikomi
Sylvia Ikomi has launched an adultification awareness campaign developed with CoramBAAF.
By Sylvia Ikomi, 2025
Blogs & conversations Health, Homelessness, and Hope: Children in Temporary Accommodation
Monica Lakhanpaul’s Fellowship took her to Australia to explore how different systems respond to the health and wellbeing needs of children living in temporary accommodation. Back in the UK, her work has already helped launch the In Their Own Words report in the Scottish Parliament and continues through research, media, and international collaborations. She now hopes to build on this momentum to ensure that children’s voices are heard – and acted upon – in shaping a fairer future.
By Monica Lakhanpaul, 2025
Report Secure base not care-cliff: Why attachment matters
By Cat Taylor, 2024
Fellows' updates August 2025 Fellows' update: Terri-Anne Hamer
Terri-Anne Hamer (CF 2025) has shared her Week 3 reflection on her Churchill Fellowship.
By Terri-Anne Hamer, 2025
By Lindsey Crosbie, 2024
Fellows' updates July 2025 Fellows' update: Monica Lakhanpaul
Monica Lakanpaul is returning to Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust after 13 years at Whittington Health and was featured on the BBC World Service Trust's HealthCheck podcast, discussing health inequalities.
By Monica Lakhanpaul, 2025
Blogs & conversations Unlocking Potential: The Impact of Support and Belief from Others
Exploring how European funding could support community development took me to Austria, Belgium, and Spain for my Fellowship – a journey that continues to shape my work today. That experience helped build momentum in my career and deepened my belief in the power of backing people and places to realise their potential.
By Susan Waterson, 2025
Fellows' updates May 2025 Fellows' update: Jeannot Farmer
Jeannot Farmer took part in an event at the Scottish parliament in May entitled 'Historic Adoption Apology - what comes next?'. Sponsored by her MSP, Jeannot had a stall at the drop in event and was able to share her Fellowship learnings from Australia about how reparation was delivered.
By Jeannot Farmer, 2025
