Young People
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Blog: Street gang intervention – back to basics
Growing up on a socio-economically deprived council estate in London’s east end as a teenager back in the 1980s, I was so hell bent on getting out myself that I would...
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Blog: Going to university during the pandemic
I am a senior lecturer and admissions tutor at the University of Dundee. I am also a 2020 Churchill Fellow with an interest in developing interactive learning strategies...
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News: Supporting young people into employment post Covid-19
News | 19 Jun 2020 |According to the Resolution Foundation, the 800,000 school leavers and graduates due to leave education this year are the most exposed age group to a likely unemployment...
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Blog: Knife crime and young women
Conversations about gangs aren’t just about boys anymore, people are now talking about girls - and I'm glad to contribute towards that.
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Blog: Protecting students’ mental health
Going to university can be fun and fulfilling, but it can also be a tough learning curve. Seeing friends and peers experience challenges, when I was a student, was what...
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Supporting young people with Borderline Personality Disorder: Sarah Maxwell’s Story
Story | By Sarah Maxwell | How to work with teenagers presenting with emerging Borderline Personality Disorder: Lessons from HYPE | 2016Psychiatrist Sarah Maxwell travelled to Australia in 2016 to research treatment for young people with Borderline Personality Disorder. Her findings have influenced the...
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Turning young lives around: Darren Way’s story
Gang Intervention worker Darren Way travelled to the USA in 2000 to research approaches that re-engage young communities from disadvantaged neighbourhoods. He has since...
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Blog: Youth political engagement
A lot of young people are engaged in political issues in the UK – but they’re not taking part in traditional ways, such as voting. Through my involvement in campaigns, I...
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Empowering Young Scotland
Event | 18 Apr 2018 | Scotland | Other events of interestAn evening reception in Edinburgh introducing the Churchill Fellowships and their potential for young people, on 18 April.
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Young People Fellows' Story Collection
Read more about some of our younger Fellows' achievements.
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Youth political engagement: lessons from the U.S.A
Kenny Imafidon, a director from London, travelled to Hong Kong and the USA to study political engagement amongst young people.
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Empowering Young People to become Active Citizens
Marc Cairns, from Glasgow, is Director of Participation at Pidgin Perfect in Glasgow. Marc travelled to Albania, Azerbaijan, Serbia and Turkey to investigate how young...
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Relationship-based early intervention services for children complex disabilities: lessons from New Zealand
Dr Carolyn Blackburn, from Droitwich Spa, is a research Fellow in early childhood studies. She travelled to New Zealand to study relationship-based early intervention...
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Teaching Churchill and the Middle East: comparative perspectives on conflict
Michael Davies, a history teacher from Lancaster, will be visiting schools in Israel, Jordan and the occupied Palestinian Territory. His aim is to create a balanced and...
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Museums Are...? Making Museums Matter
Korantema Anyimadu is a Freelancer, currently working at the London Transport Museum. She will be travelling to Germany, the Netherlands and the USA to explore how...
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Best-practice in community development through library service design
Gabriel Smales is a senior researcher at Remarkable Cities in Islington. He will be travelling to Lebanon, Morocco and South Africa to investigate best practice in...
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Creative youth interventions in USA: learning for the UK
Rosaline Sullivan is a monitoring and evaluation manager with the Prince's Trust in London. She will be travelling to the USA to find out about creative...
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Help young people make podcasts
Ros is an audio and digital arts producer. She travelled to Canada and the USA to research their audio industries, to discover best practises in running podcast...
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Modernising adoption: creating better experiences for young people through technology
Robert Clifford, from Bath, is an International Development professional. He will be traveling to New Zealand and the USA to investigate ways of modernising the adoption...
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Big Vision: creating opportunities for the UK visually impaired community
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Relationship and sex education matters
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Developing programmes for youth centres
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Urban farming: growing food, communities & young people
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Young fathers in the criminal justice system - a hook for desistance?
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Positive life skills education for young people
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Canopy to Cures
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The role of social entrepreneurship in building stronger communities
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Young carers impacted by parental mental ill health
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Reducing crime in young offenders
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Research specific timebank programmes with a view to replicate
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Community based centres for young offenders
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Innovative music education projects for young people
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Educate and empower UK youth through exposure to Breakdance Culture
Chaz Bonnar is a 22- year old international videographer and dancer from Glasgow. He has recently returned from an 8-week journey through the USA, where he was...
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Textiles for social change
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Lead schoolboy expedition to Peru with scientific and mountaineering objectives
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Carry out exploration with an expedition of ten young people
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Igniting leadership, entrepreneurship & creativity in Scotland's youth
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Outdoor education: play and learning for sustainability
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Enhancing the work skills of disadvantaged young offenders
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Work based learning in the arts: effective, positive, sustainable models
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Improving literacy levels among underprivileged boys in Belfast
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Developing leadership in young people from disadvantaged backgrounds
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Choice Theory: transforming the futures of marginalised young people
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Promoting land-based professions for the UK's young African Caribbeans
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How to improve restorative justice practices for young people
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Advancing Apprenticeships: increasing opportunities & overcoming barriers for young people
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Alternatives to custody for young people
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Lessons for London from neighbourhood schools in Sao Paolo and New York
In this report Communtiy Organiser Imogen Moore shares here findings from spending nine weeks visiting Children's Zones and Promise Neighbourhoods along the East...
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Engaging LGBTQ youth in projects that enhance development and wellbeing
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Best practice in tackling racial inequality in education
'They Just Don't Know' is a report that explores new and pioneering approaches to tackling racial injustice in education.
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Safer Schools -Safer Communities
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Kids for Kids UK in Asia
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Circus education provision for young people
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Using art therapy to overcome effects of abuse during childhood
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Expedition for young leader training and handicapped youngsters
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Young People leading creative change
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Agencies working together to identify and support children of prisoners
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How can we help children and young people become more socially enterprising?
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Identifying how to engage young offenders in science
The report highlights areas that can be improved to help re-engage young offenders that have become detached from education. It includes recommendations to improve the...