Inspiring the next generation: Sansum Martial Arts named DYW Moray’s Employer of the Month

DYW Moray are delighted to award Sansum Martial Arts as October's Employer of the Month

DYW Moray is delighted to recognise Sansum Martial Arts as our Employer of the Month for October, celebrating their long-standing commitment to supporting young people across Moray.

For many years, Sansum Martial Arts has made a fantastic contribution to education and youth development throughout Moray. Their team has consistently gone above and beyond, delivering Health Week activities in primary schools, providing volunteering opportunities for young people, delivering employability sessions and career talks. The team have also actively been involved with school inductions and study leave programmes, whilst also helping to inspire and inform about possible future pathways at career and jobs fairs. Their continued support has been invaluable in helping young people build confidence, wellbeing, and essential skills for life and work.

This recognition also acknowledges the commitment of the Sansum team, Kate, Damon, and the late Lee, whose warmth, energy and generosity left a lasting impression on everyone he met. Lee’s contribution to the local community, and his passion for helping young people achieve their best, will not be forgotten. His legacy continues through the positive work Sansum Martial Arts carries forward today.

In presenting the award to Kate, Jolene Young, School Co-ordinator at DYW Moray said:

“Sansum Martial Arts have been key supporters of young people and of DYW. They genuinely care for the young people they support, and their work over the years has made a meaningful difference to schools and pupils across Moray. This recognition is thoroughly deserved, and we are delighted to be able to celebrate them for the great work they do.”

Kate Sansum of Sansum Martial Arts added:

“Lee and I have had the unique privilege of helping to change young people’s lives through the medium of Martial Arts since 1999.

"I’m now thrilled to see the next generation — not just of Sansums, but of our wider Sansum Martial Arts family of instructors, whose children have grown up with us— stepping into that same role and inspiring young people across Moray and Inverness to become the very best versions of themselves.

"We’re proud to have an organisational structure that provides the perfect environment for young people to increase their confidence, complete Work Experience and Duke of Edinburgh Award placements, as well as to become part of our Junior Instructor Programme.

"Our specialist classes for three- and four-year-olds also allow us to support young people who are interested in childcare, sports coaching, or leadership as their chosen profession.

"This recognition from DYW means a great deal and is truly appreciated by our entire team.”

The Employer of the Month Recognition Certificate celebrates businesses and organisations that go above and beyond to inspire, engage, and prepare young people for the world of work. Sansum Martial Arts are an excellent example of how local employers can make a lasting difference, strengthening links between education, wellbeing and the workplace, and helping young people reach their full potential.