About this theme
This theme covers topics relating to prison and penal reform including ways to reduce reoffending in the UK. Many Fellows have undertaken projects addressing this over the years including as part of our recent programme of Fellowships developed in partnership with The Prison Reform Trust in 2013-2015. Partnership stories
We spoke with Churchill Fellow Lucy Vincent, founder of the charity Food Behind Bars, about her journey from journalist to campaigner and her vision for improving food quality and culture in UK prisons. Lucy shares insights from her Churchill Fellowship research in Scandinavia, the challenges facing UK prison catering, and her plans to support prison catering teams through training and a new podcast.
By Lucy Vincent, 2025
Blogs & conversations Exploring community-based approaches for women impacted by the justice system
At One Small Thing, I work to explore solutions to reduce the number of women entering prison by promoting community-based approaches. My Churchill Fellowship next year will take me to Canada, Germany, and Finland to learn how others are addressing similar challenges and inspiring policymakers to reimagine justice for women. I’m eager to connect with changemakers globally and share insights on creating a system that prioritises community over custody.
By Sarah Smith, 2024
Fellows' updates November 2024 Fellows' update: David Morgan
David Morgan (CF 2018) was awarded Purpose Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 at The Great British Entrepreneur Awards for his work with Entrepreneurs Unlocked CIC.
By David Morgan, 2024
Fellows' updates October 2024 Fellows' update: Alex South
Alex South (CF 2017) presented strategies for prison reform to the House of Lords Justice and Home Affairs Select Committee last month. Her speech on prison officers' experiences was published in The New Statesman.
By Alex South, 2024
Fellows' updates October 2024 Fellows' update: Lucy Vincent
Lucy Vincent (CF 2023) was recently featured in an interview on The Public Sector Catering website.
By Lucy Vincent, 2024
Report Prisoners Are People Too
By Deanna Mezen, 2023
Report Food Behind Bars: Prison Food in Scandinavia
By Lucy Vincent, 2023
Fellows' updates May 2024 Fellows' update: David Morgan
David Morgan (CF 2018), Founder and Director of Entrepreneurs Unlocked CIC, which he established in 2019 as a result his Fellowship, recently had the social enterprise featured by BBC News.
By David Morgan, 2024
Fellows' updates May 2024 Fellows' update: Alex South
Alex South (CF 2017) appeared on BBC Radio 4 and on BBC 2's Politics Live discussing the current conditions within prisons.
By Alex South, 2024
Blogs & conversations A Fellowship Journey - 10 Years on
Mark Walsh recently retraced his Fellowship journey to the USA, this time accompanied by his family. Here he reflects on what has happened since his original trip and what his Fellowship means to him.
By Mark Walsh, 2024
