Edwards & Pearce Partners With Active Fusion To Transform Young Lives Across South Yorkshire
Edwards & Pearce, a trusted name in recruitment and development for over 20 years, is thrilled to announce a transformative partnership with Active Fusion, naming the charity as its Charity of the Year for 2025. This collaboration is set to make a significant difference in the lives of children and young people in South Yorkshire by creating more opportunities for young people to become more healthy, active and to create brighter futures.
Active Fusion is at the forefront of tackling inequality, working with schools and communities to provide vital support to children and young people facing challenges such as poverty and limited access to resources. With over 74,000 attendances recorded last year, the charity’s work has already improved the health, happiness, and confidence of countless young people. Through this partnership, Edwards & Pearce aims to help Active Fusion expand their reach even further, ensuring that no child is left behind.
At Edwards & Pearce, the belief that an organisation’s greatest asset is its people goes far beyond the workplace. Just as Edwards & Pearce invests in developing its people, Active Fusion is equally committed to investing in the potential of young people, providing them with the support, skills, and opportunities they need to thrive. Both organisations share a commitment to nurturing growth and development, whether that’s through building careers in the workplace or through offering children access to sports and physical activities that can change their lives.
Felicity King, Founder, commented, “We are delighted to be partnering with Active Fusion to support the growth and development of young people across our region. It seemed so fitting to time our ‘Courage People’ launch with this partnership for 2025. I am passionate about nurturing confident young people who are not afraid of the experience’s life will throw their way, so I can’t wait to support the incredible team at Active Fusion and be part of this inspiring community that impacts so many.”
Together, Edwards & Pearce and Active Fusion will work side by side to open doors of opportunity for children and young people who need it most. By expanding access to coaching and mentoring, they aim to empower disadvantaged individuals with the skills, confidence, and sense of belonging that only sport can provide. This partnership is a commitment to building stronger, more inclusive communities, breaking down barriers and ensuring every child has the chance to thrive, no matter their background.
Throughout 2025, Edwards & Pearce will support Active Fusion through providing mentoring and development for the Active Fusion team, enabling them to ‘be the best they can be’. They will further support the development of the Fusion Disruptors, building their skills and abilities to influence change. This partnership demonstrates a shared
commitment to creating a fairer, more inclusive community where children and young people can thrive, regardless of their circumstances.
Lindsy James, Founder & Director at Active Fusion added, “We are thrilled to partner with Edwards & Pearce, an organisation that shares our passion for investing in people and creating positive change. This partnership will allow us to expand our work, invest in the growth of our people and create a powerful voice for children and young people”.
By joining forces, Edwards & Pearce and Active Fusion are set to make a profound and lasting impact on South Yorkshire, ensuring that all children have access to the opportunities they deserve to grow, learn, and succeed.
If you’re ready to create life-changing opportunities for children and young people, get in touch with Active Fusion and start making a difference today. Reach out to Dave McLeavy, Head of People & Partnerships at dave@activefusion.org.uk