Another year supporting our Fellows
Through 2024, while maintaining a strong focus on selecting and supporting the next talented cohort of Churchill Fellows, this year has marked a substantial transition for the Churchill Trust. We farewelled our long-serving Board Chair, David Trebeck, whose leadership over eight years as Chair guided the Trust through a period of significant growth and evolution.
At the same time, we welcomed Christine Dacey and Dr Richard Roylance as the new CEO and Board Chair, respectively. Additionally, several new staff members have joined the team to support our ongoing mission and future direction.
Both Ms Dacey and Dr Roylance, a Churchill Fellow, recognise the strong legacy left by the outgoing leaders. They aim to build upon this, introducing a fresh perspective that will help guide the Trust forward. Richard noted that the excellent work already underway positions the Trust well for an exciting year ahead, which will mark the 60th anniversary of the doorknock that established it.
SNAPSHOT
1,104 applications received – a 12% increase on 2023 numbers
Most applicants work in community service, the arts, and health and medicine
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- 6% of applicants identified as female
- 7% of applicants identified as male
- 7% of applicants identified as other
3.9% of applicants identified as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Australians (proportional to the Australian population)
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- About 12% of applicants reported they heard about the Churchill Fellowship through social media
- 9 Fellowship recipients or 8.74% identified as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Australians
- 4,876 Churchill Fellowships have been awarded since 1966
103 Churchill Fellowship journeys were supported
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- 6,001,512 km travelled
- 25 different countries visited
- The most popular destinations were the USA (30%), the UK (18.5%) and Canada (10%)
- 6,245 days spent travelling
- 56 days, on average, spent in each country
122 Churchill Fellowship reports published
60.2% of applicants reported that they were recommended to apply by a friend or colleague
We extend our deepest gratitude to the Churchill Trust staff, including the regional secretaries and the many dedicated volunteers who make up the State and Territory Associations and participate on selection panels. Their unwavering commitment to the values of the Trust and the outstanding support they provide to Fellows at every stage of their journey are both recognised and deeply appreciated. On behalf of all Fellows and stakeholders, thank you for your professionalism, warmth, and tireless efforts.