Robert Key joins Winston Churchill Memorial Trust

“A great honour to spread the word”

Robert Key has accepted an invitation to join the Council of the Winston Churchill memorial Trust. When Sir Winston died in 1965, a Trust was established by public subscription to fund Travelling Fellowships in his memory. Around 100 awards are made each year to British Citizens, men and women from all walks of life and of any age, background or occupation, to travel for 4 to 8 weeks to enrich their understanding of the people of the world as they undertake a project that will enrich their contribution to their community when they return.

Robert Key said, "I will be helping to select 100 people to share around £500,000 for their air fare, daily living and local travel. I hope very much that people from Wiltshire will see the value of applying - but they will be in competition with folk from all over the UK.”

“This is a wonderful way of celebrating the achievements of a very great Englishman whose example is every bit as relevant as it was when the Trust was established nearly 40 years ago. Winston Churchill made a great impact on my life in many ways and I am thrilled and privileged to help keep alight the beacon he lit."

The Patron of the Trust is Her Majesty The Queen. Other Council members include Mr Randolph Churchill and Sir Roger Bannister. The Trust website is at www.wcmt.org.uk.