Governance and public provision
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
Blogs & conversations Learning from Windrush: a kinship care context
As a kinship carer myself, for years I’ve been interested in my family’s dynamics, and have always been a little curious about what life would have been like had I been born in Jamaica.
By Sharon McPherson, 2023
Blogs & conversations Behind These Doors: humanising the people behind the headlines
I became a prison officer at 22. As a young woman starting my first proper job, I found those first few months tough. Intense, intimidating, even misogynistic at times. But I also found courage and hope. My nerves turned into confidence, and those months turned into years.
By Alex South, 2023
Fellows' updates October 2023 Fellow's update: Alex South
Churchill Fellow Alex South's gripping journey as a prison officer revealed in 'Behind These Doors,' airs on BBC Radio 4 this week as the prestigious Book of the Week. Don't miss this powerful tale shedding light on the realities behind prison walls by listening to BBC Radio 4.
By Alex South, 2023
Fellows' updates October 2023 Fellow's update: Anthony Young
Anthony Young (CF 1969) has completed his autobiography which includes two sections that refer to his Churchill Fellowship. It has been accepted for publication by Austin Macauley Publishers.
By Anthony Young, 2023
Fellows' updates October 2023 Fellow's update: Augusta Itua
Augusta Itua (CF2023) appeared in conversation with Dr Julia Feast OBE in the Coram BAAF Conversations podcast. In this podcast, Accessing Care Records, they guide us through the current barriers and support available to care experienced people wanting to access their records. You can listen to and view the podcast here.
By Augusta Itua, 2023
Fellows' updates August 2023 Fellow's update: Vinny Romano
Consultant Paramedic Vinny Romano (CF 2019) has been selected to speak at the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Expo in New Orleans on peer support topics in September 2023. Vinny also had a paper published in the July edition of the Journal of Paramedic Practice, on peer support for paramedics.
By Vinny Romano, 2023
Fellows' updates July 2023 Fellow's update: Richard Wakelin
Regional Lot Manager (Women’s Estate North Prisons) for Novus, part of the LTE Group, Richard Wakelin cCF 2017), has had an article published in FE News, in response to the Ofsted Report, 'Reading in Prisons, a Year On'. Richard expands on why there are grounds for optimism as reading education in prisons improves.
By Richard Wakelin, 2023
Fellows' updates July 2023 Fellow's update: Alex South
Former prison officer, Alex South (CF 2017) has written a book about her time as a prison officer called 'Behind These Doors'. It was recently serialised in the Sunday Times and selected as a Radio 4 Book of the Week. Alex also spoke on 'Womans Hour'about it in July and appeared in The Guardian. The final chapter of the book is about her Fellowship and the incredible experiences she had abroad.
By Alex South, 2023