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The Churchill Fellowship
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We support UK citizens to follow their passion for change through learning from the world. We were founded in 1965 as the living legacy of Sir Winston Churchill. Learn more: churchillfellowship.org
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We’re hiring:

💼Development Manager – build partnerships that strengthen our Fellowship programmes. Apply by 28 Nov (midnight)

🚀Activate Manager – help deliver and shape our new Activate Fund. Apply by 3 Dec (midnight)

👉 churchillfellowship.bamboohr.com/careers

#CharityJobs
November 11, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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For many young people, creative spaces mean belonging 🎶

Through Slambarz, Fellow Dominic Heslop saw how creativity builds community and identity. His Fellowship took him to Kingston, Berlin & Athens to explore how culture helps young people thrive

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Beyond the Beat: Building the Architecture for Creative Communities
We are a community of changemakers championing global solutions for today's crucial challenges. We were founded in 1965 in memory of Sir Winston Churchill. We offer ideas to inspire your vision for ch...
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November 7, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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Delighted my Churchill Fellowship @churchillfship.bsky.social report has been published

“Palliative and End-of-Life Care at the Deep End: Trauma-informed and inclusive approaches to palliative and end-of-life care for people experiencing marginalisation”

✨Full report👇🏾
tinyurl.com/3b7dv8sj

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Infographic for "Palliative and end-of-life care at the deep end: trauma-informed and inclusive approaches to palliative and end-of-life care for people experiencing marginalisation". This is the Churchill Fellowship research report by Shaun Peter Qureshi, published 2025. The infographic contains a quote from Angela Davis which states "You have to act is if were possible to radically transform the world. And you have to do it all the time".
November 4, 2025 at 7:05 AM
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And that’s a wrap – applications for the 2026 Churchill Fellowships are now closed!🎉

If you missed the deadline or are thinking about applying next year, sign up to our mailing list to be the first to hear when applications reopen 👇

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November 4, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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There’s still time ⏰

Applications for the 2026 Churchill Fellowships close at midday tomorrow.

Now’s your moment – apply before the deadline 👇

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November 3, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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It’s spooky season — but there’s nothing scary about applying for a Churchill Fellowship! 👻

We’ve made it easy with plenty of info on our website

Only 4 days left til applications close (midday, 4 Nov)

👉 Apply now: https://churchillfellowship.org/become-a-fellow/how-to-apply/the-application-form/
October 31, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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How can we make palliative care equitable? 💙

Fellow Shaun Qureshi believes it starts with rediscovering its radical & compassionate roots. His report shares lessons for a fairer system 👇

https://churchillfellowship.org/news-views/blogs/improving-care-for-those-living-and-dying-at-societys-margins/
Improving care for those living and dying at society’s margins
We are a community of changemakers championing global solutions for today's crucial challenges. We were founded in 1965 in memory of Sir Winston Churchill. We offer ideas to inspire your vision for change.
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October 30, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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📣 Just 1 week left to apply for a Churchill Fellowship!

Got an idea you can’t stop thinking about? 💡

Learn from world-leading experts and turn knowledge into real impact – joining 4,000+ Fellows driving change across the UK

Apply by midday, 4 Nov 👇
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October 28, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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How can we better support people in prison after a suicide?

Travelling to New Zealand, Australia & Canada, Piers Barber explored the need for compassion in effective postvention 💛

🔗 Read more: https://churchillfellowship.org/news-views/blogs/kindness-and-goodwill-developing-postvention-in-prison/
“Kindness and Goodwill”: Developing Postvention in Prison
We are a community of changemakers championing global solutions for today's crucial challenges. We were founded in 1965 in memory of Sir Winston Churchill. We offer ideas to inspire your vision for change.
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October 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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⏰ Two weeks to go!

Applications for the 2026 Churchill Fellowships close at midday on 4 November.

Don’t miss your chance to apply 👇

https://www.churchillfellowship.org/become-a-fellow/how-to-apply/the-application-form/
October 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Back from the first leg of my @churchillfship.bsky.social Fellowship in Australia — met many amazing people working in assisted dying. Starting to share what I’ve learned, incl. my first talk at St Christopher’s.

Substack coming soon.

#AssistedDying #PalliativeCare
October 17, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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We spoke to Faith Yiminyi about how her Fellowship has shaped her life, 15 years on ✨

At 21, she travelled to the USA to explore how dance can open doors for young people. Today, that experience continues to inspire her work and life.

Read her story: churchillfellowship.org/news-views/b...
In conversation with Faith Yiminyi: Beyond the learning: a Churchill Fellowship’s lifelong influence
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October 16, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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Ready for a leadership role with impact?

We’re hiring a Head of Fellowship to support changemakers from application to international research and impact in the UK.

Lead a talented team & help shape the future of this unique programme.

Apply now: https://churchillfellowship.bamboohr.com/careers/33
October 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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After losing his friend Olly to suicide, Rory Keddie used his Fellowship to explore suicide prevention training in India, the USA & Canada, lessons he’s bringing to the UK👇

https://churchillfellowship.org/news-views/blogs/scaling-suicide-prevention-lessons-for-the-uk-from-india-the-usa-and-canada/
October 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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👋 Got questions about applying for a Fellowship?

Join us on Instagram Live with Fellow Jessica Ihejetoh this Friday (10 Oct) at 1pm for an Ask Me Anything. We’ll cover challenges, tips for strong applications & more.

📅 Save the date – 10 Oct, 1pm: https://www.instagram.com/churchillfellowship/
October 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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🚨 One month to go! 🚨

Apply now for a 2026 Churchill Fellowship – funding to learn from world-leading innovators and spark change in the UK.

Deadline: midday, 4 Nov 2025. Don’t miss your chance 👇

https://churchillfellowship.org/become-a-fellow/how-to-apply/the-application-form/
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October 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Who tells the stories of our cities – and how? 🗺️✨

Saira Niazi explored inclusive, creative approaches to tour guiding in the USA leading to the Renegade Guides Handbook.

Read her journey: https://churchillfellowship.org/news-views/blogs/renegade-guides-the-places-we-go-the-stories-we-share/
October 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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💡 Got an idea that could make a difference in the UK?

Apply for a 2026 Churchill Fellowship by 4 Nov 2025.

We’ll ask just 4 questions:
1️⃣ What change do you want to see?
2️⃣ Why you?
3️⃣ Where will you learn from?
4️⃣ How will you share it?

Apply now 👇
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September 29, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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Exploring the Experiences of Nurses who worked during the COVID-19 pandemic: An arts-based inquiry: urldefense.com/v3/__https://d…$

Thx to @chinaplate.bsky.social @churchillfship.bsky.social @raynefoundation.bsky.social & Coventry Creates.

A historical capture of nursing for generations to come
September 28, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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💡 How can communities build stronger, fairer economies?

Our Economy and Enterprise programme supports people with ideas to strengthen local economies through enterprise, policy, or community innovation.

Applications are open until 4 Nov.

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September 25, 2025 at 8:58 AM
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Had a lovely afternoon celebrating 60 years of @churchillfship.bsky.social and was reminded to mention that next year's travel grant applications are now open until early November so you should pull your finger out and apply.
September 24, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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Proud to be part of the Churchill Fellowship 60th anniversary celebration today at Fishmongers Hall @churchillfship.bsky.social
September 24, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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What would you change if you had the chance? 💭

A Churchill Fellowship gives you the freedom to explore your vision, build global connections, and bring back ideas to create change in the UK.

Applications for 2026 are open until 4 Nov 2025. Apply now 👇

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September 23, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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💡 Applying for a Churchill Fellowship?

We’re hosting an Ask Me Anything with Churchill Fellow Jessica Ihejetoh next month – your chance to hear directly from someone who’s been through it.

What do you want to know? Drop your questions below 👇
September 15, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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This #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, we highlight Fellows tackling suicide prevention.

On 25 Sept, at the Suicide Bereavement UK Conference, Sharon McDonnell will present research on suicide in UK prisons & Nina Smith and Maria Roberts share global insights 🔽

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September 10, 2025 at 2:30 PM