About Us
FiredUp4 was born from a passionate belief in the transformative power of creativity, and that making with clay has invaluable therapeutic benefits for the young.
FiredUp4 raises funds in partnership with OnSide, to place clay into the hands of hundreds of young people, providing studios, equipment, and training within the Network of Youth Zones across the UK. These Youth Zones are dynamic independent charities committed to supporting young people to discover their passion and their purpose.
This year, FiredUp4 worked with Adam Partridge Auctioneers in Cheshire to present the third fundraiser auction. Held both live and online on 19th October 2023 over 80 of the UK’s leading ceramic artists kindly donated their precious work to auction for the cause.
We say a big thank you to all the ceramic artists, organisations and individuals that have made such an impact to our work so far.
“Creativity and hand skills need not make a world of artists; it can make well rounded individuals who can be creative in all subjects and feel empowered by the ability to create. I passionately believe making with hands has therapeutic benefits that all children should be able to experience.”
- Kate Malone MBE
