Founder & CEO
DANNII FULFORD
A multi-award winning teacher with extensive experience within offender learning, behaviour management and inclusive practice working with children, young people and adults. With over 18 years experience, unique approaches to engagement and a high success rate of engaging those who have offended or are at risk of offending Dannii has the qualifications, skills and passion to drive MPWR Group as Founder, CEO and member of the front line team. Dannii is our Designated Safeguarding Lead trained to level 5 and also holds a 2:1 BA Honours Degree in Child and Youth Studies along with TAQA Level 3 and Fitness Instructing Level 2.
Since the launch of MPWR Group, Dannii has gone on to win further awards;
Influential Women in Business 2025
Social Impact Initiative Award 2025
Finalist for the Midlands Rising Star Award 2025
Top Global Recognition Award 2025
holiday club facilitators
RYAN SMITH
SOPHIE SMITH
JAMES KIRBY
Multi-Sports Lead Facilitator
Ryan has over 8 years experience in education, sports coaching and leisure management with a wealth of skills and knowledge, specialising in engagement of SEND/SEMH children through sporting pathways. He believes everyone should be given equal opportunity to access sports, regardless of disabilities/complex needs. Ryan currently works full time as a specialist Teaching Assistant and Sports Coach in a pupil referral unit.
JAMES KIRBY
SOPHIE SMITH
JAMES KIRBY
Holiday Club Facilitator
Having successfully completed work experience at MPWR Group, James is now assisting in delivery of our Holiday Clubs in Tamworth while continuing his studies in Sport at sixth form.
SOPHIE SMITH
SOPHIE SMITH
SOPHIE SMITH
Holiday Club Facilitator
Having recently graduated with QTS, Sophie has a strong, up-to-date understanding of Education and young people and is a refreshing addition to the team.
NEIL HUGHES
SOPHIE SMITH
SOPHIE SMITH
Holiday Club Facilitator
With years of experience as an unqualified Teacher, and now working full time as a Specialist Teaching Assistant in a pupil referral unit, Neil has a wealth of knowledge, skills and understanding to contribute to the team.
Ambassadors
FEBIAN BRANDY
FEBIAN BRANDY
FEBIAN BRANDY
An ex-footballer and TV pundit, Febian has first hand experience of growing up in deprivation with close links to criminal gangs and offending behaviour but joining academy football and having positive role models changed his path dramatically. This ambassador is now CEO of his own football scouting company, Skouted.
YOKO GOLD
FEBIAN BRANDY
FEBIAN BRANDY
A global music artist originating from Canada, ’Yoko Gold’ is as passionate about supporting young people as he is his music. While working across the United States this ambassador will share his experiences and guidance via virtual workshops including the impact decision making and the justice system has had on his family as well as the importance of positivity, goals and direction.
