Lindsy James to Headline Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber International Women’s Day 2025 Event
The Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce Lindsy James as the headline speaker for the International Women’s Day 2025 event, taking place on 7th March 2025. Sponsored by AESSEAL, the event will bring together leading voices from across the region to celebrate and drive forward the global theme of #AccelerateAction.
Lindsy James, Founder and Director of the renowned children’s and young people’s charity Active Fusion, will share her extraordinary story of resilience, passion, and purpose. With 25 years of experience inspiring young people to ‘be the best they can be’, Lindsy has dedicated her career to improving the physical health, mental wellbeing, and life chances of children and young people across the country.
In recognition of her exceptional work, Active Fusion recently received the prestigious King’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest accolade for the charitable sector. Lindsy’s dedication and impact in her field have made her a role model for women in leadership, proving that anyone can achieve extraordinary things when driven by a sense of purpose.
Lindsy commented, “I am deeply honoured to join this year’s International Women’s Day event and to share my journey of resilience and purpose. We have the power to accelerate meaningful change, break down barriers, and inspire the next generation of women to achieve their full potential. Change doesn’t happen by chance; it happens through action.”
A true embodiment of the #AccelerateAction campaign, Lindsy is also an elite athlete, representing the Great British Age Group Team in Duathlon and Triathlon, where she has won multiple World, European, British, and National titles, in addition to holding a Guinness World Record. Her journey defies the barriers of age, gender, and the demands of running a successful growing charity, demonstrating that these challenges do not limit what can be achieved in life.
The event will be hosted by Mark Smith, Founder of MAKE YOUR MARK UK, and will feature a stellar lineup of keynote speakers and panellists, each contributing to the conversation on how to accelerate the pace of progress toward gender equality. The event will also include an interactive Q&A session where attendees can engage with the speakers and panellists on strategies for elevating the advancement of women.
The International Women’s Day 2025 theme, #AccelerateAction, calls on us all to acknowledge the strategies and actions that have proven effective in advancing women’s rights, and to act quickly and decisively to implement these changes. The event will focus on the importance of taking swift, impactful steps to remove the barriers to gender equality that still exist in our society.
Lindsy’s message of passion, perseverance, and empowerment will inspire all who attend, reinforcing the idea that achieving gender equality is not only possible but essential for future generations.
Tickets for the event can be booked here: https://www.brchamber.co.uk/event/international-womens-day-2025-accelerateaction/