Recruiters sponsor Polaris community with apprenticeship levy fund donation

SF Recruitment has reaffirmed its commitment to the community by sponsoring Polaris Community, a leading organisation providing fostering, adoption, and residential care services for vulnerable children and young people.

Through a transfer of its apprenticeship levy funds, SF Recruitment is helping Polaris Community further its mission of transforming lives.

This sponsorship will fund apprenticeships for two individuals working in Polaris’s fostering setting.

The funding will support two apprentices on the Level 6 Social Worker Integrated Degree Programme.

These apprentices will play a crucial role in supporting care-experienced children and young people. They will provide stability, care, and opportunities for brighter futures.

Kirstine Archer, chief financial officer at SF Recruitment, said: “As a business that values community impact, we’re thrilled to support Polaris Community in their vital work.

“By sponsoring apprenticeships through our levy fund, we can ensure these dedicated professionals have the skills and knowledge to make a lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable children.

“It’s a privilege to partner with an organisation whose mission aligns so closely with our own values.”

Polaris Community is at the forefront of care and support for children and young people. The organisation already has over 129 apprentices in place, with another 72 currently enrolling.

These apprentices provide vital services, including compassionate care in residential homes and support for foster families and local authorities. They also assist with child protection and care planning.

Clare Makepeace, apprenticeship service manager at Polaris Community, said:
“We are deeply grateful to SF Recruitment for their generosity and belief in our work.

“Apprenticeships are central to building a skilled and compassionate workforce capable of meeting the unique needs of care-experienced children and young people.

“This funding will help us continue to deliver the highest standard of care and support for the young people who rely on us.”

This sponsorship reflects SF Recruitment’s ongoing dedication to purposeful action and meaningful contributions to the community.

By transferring unused apprenticeship levy funds to Polaris Community, SF Recruitment is maximising the impact of its resources. It is also strengthening its ethos of being human, collaborative, and insightful in everything it does.

Pictured from left to right: Kristine Archer and Clare Makepeace