Lindsy James: The Child Who Wanted to Change the World

A journey of medals, mission, and motherhood: The story of Lindsy James 

Lindsy James is living proof that ordinary people can achieve extraordinary things when driven by passion, purpose, and grit. 

A Yorkshire-born athlete, mother, charity founder and director, Lindsy has spent the last 25 years inspiring young people to be the best they can be. As the Founder and Director of Active Fusion, she leads with heart and ambition, determined to improve the physical health, mental wellbeing, and life chances of children and young people, especially those facing the greatest inequality. 

 

Under her leadership, Active Fusion has gone from a local initiative to an award-winning charity recognised nationally with The King’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest honour for charitable organisations. 

But Lindsy’s impact doesn’t end there. She’s a celebrated Team GB age group triathlete and duathlete, with previous World, European, British, and National titles, along with a Guinness World Record for being the fastest women pushing a pram and baby (her son Archie) over the half marathon. She continues to test her own limits, showing that barriers, whether age, gender, motherhood, or leadership, are meant to be broken. 

Her proudest title, however, is ‘Mummy’. Since the birth of her son Archie in 2015, Lindsy says her greatest joy comes from their shared moments and his daily reminder that happiness lives in the simple things. 

Through her work with Active Fusion, Lindsy James has touched the lives of countless individuals. Her legacy is not just the medals she won but also the lives she has transformed as a dedicated advocate for active childhoods.  

You can find out more about the impact of Active Fusion here.