Posted: 16/06/2025
On Thursday, 12th June, three dedicated NCFE Sport students from Doncaster College, Declan Benton-Swift, Robbie Searson, and Harry Barrass, stepped onto the greens of Hickleton Golf Club to support Active Fusion’s Annual Charity Golf Event.
Driving Change Through Sport
The trio, all passionate golfers themselves, partnered with Active Fusion, a Doncaster-based charity that uses sport to transform young lives. Their mission for the day: help run a series of fun, interactive golf-themed fundraising challenges designed to engage attendees and raise crucial funds.
The mini-games included:
- ‘Hit the Green’ Challenge – where participants aimed to land their tee shot on the green and double their money
- Inflatable Dartboard Chipping Contest
- Putting Challenge
With every swing, chip, and putt, participants contributed to Active Fusion’s ongoing work supporting physical education and wellbeing for children and young people across South Yorkshire.
A Real-World Sporting Experience
For the students, this wasn’t just about raising money, it was a chance to gain real-world insight into careers in sport and event management. From organising mini-games to engaging with participants, the event gave Declan, Robbie, and Harry a taste of what working in the golf and wider sports industry involves.
This hands-on opportunity reflects one of the core values of Doncaster College’s Sport Department: preparing learners with rich, practical experiences that boost their skills, confidence, and employability in a competitive field.
Words from the Course Leader
Ben Nicholson, Lecturer in Sport at Doncaster College, shared his pride in the students’ efforts:
“The learners who supported the Active Fusion staff in delivering this successful event were outstanding representatives of the college. Their professional conduct and can-do attitude not only portrayed a great image of the Sports Department, but also of themselves as young professionals looking to break into the sporting industry.”
Supporting Community Through Sport
This event highlights the power of sport not just as a career path, but as a force for community engagement and charitable impact. Through partnerships like the one between Doncaster College and Active Fusion, students gain valuable experience while helping to create lasting positive change in the local area.
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