Yorkshire Sport Foundation

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Yorkshire Sport Foundation

We believe in the power of sport, physical activity and movement to change people’s lives, bring us together and tackle inequality.

Our vision is to create a vibrant, healthy and prosperous Yorkshire through everyone moving more. 

We are a lottery funded charity and work with partners for social good and to improve personal wellbeing.

Find out more about us Who we are

What's new

Funding

Have your say on the future of National Lottery funding

The Government issued Call for Evidence on the future of The National Lottery Promotions Unit…

24 Sept 2026

Major boost for grassroots sport in West Yorkshire as £9.6m…

Sport and physical activity in Leeds has been strengthened by the opening of a multi-million pound…

23 Sept 2026

Campaigns

Celebrating women who found the confidence to be active

For many women, the biggest barrier to exercise isn't always ability. It's the fear of judgment.

21 Sept 2026

Activity Alliance back-to-school spotlight: Why disabled…

As children return to school after the summer holidays, attention naturally turns to classrooms,…

15 Sept 2026

Funding

Community groups invited to apply for funding to bring…

The next wave of the Common Ground Award provides up to £2.5m for projects, groups and organisations…

15 Sept 2026

Press

Lead the Change programme shortlisted for National…

West Riding County FA have been shortlisted for a 'Partnership' award for Lead the Change at the…

14 Sept 2026

Press

Team YSF prepares to get moving for National Fitness Day…

On Wednesday 16 September 2026, colleagues from across Yorkshire Sport Foundation will…

9 Sept 2026

Press

Rashida Salloo appointed as Everybody Active Chair

Experienced community leader to help shape a healthier, happier and more active Kirklees

8 Sept 2026

Press

Leading the Movement: Empowering leaders to tackle…

​​​​​​​Sport England’s Leading the Movement programme, funded by The National Lottery, is a…

7 Sept 2026

Our purpose

Our vision is to create a vibrant, healthy and prosperous Yorkshire through everyone moving more.

Meet the team

Find out more and contact our local support, development, sport welfare and business support teams.

Data hub

With our in-house Data and Insight team, and an array of insight tools/resources, we are able to…