Yorkshire Sport Foundation
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.
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Campaigns
Leeds Play Streets: giving children the space to just be…
In the Holbeck area of Leeds, a residential street, Colenso Mount, has been temporarily closed to…
5 Aug 2026
Government plans to give communities greater control over…
The Prime Minister has announced his intention to give regional mayors greater power to put local…
4 Aug 2026
Funding
New evaluation highlights the power of local partnership in…
A new independent evaluation of the Multi-Sport Activity and Facilities Fund Programme has revealed…
4 Aug 2026
Press
New study finds physical activity could transform inpatient…
A new international study has highlighted the importance of embedding physical activity into…
3 Aug 2026
Supporting athletes to speak up for sustainability
As Glasgow hosted the Commonwealth Games, Sport England's head of environmental sustainability…
30 Jul 2026
Women and girls still changing behaviour to avoid harassment
Our latest research shows safety concerns and affordability continue to influence how women aged…
29 Jul 2026
Campaigns
Safe Sport Day - Saturday 8 August 2026
On Saturday, 8 August 2026, Safe Sport International will mark Safe Sport Day - a global moment to…
28 Jul 2026
Press
YSF Safeguarding and Welfare News - July 2026
Please pass this newsletter on to your Club Welfare Officer and safeguarding staff
27 Jul 2026
Sheffield sets out ambitious vision for the future of sport…
A new long-term strategy is set to help ensure Sheffield’s sport and leisure facilities are fit for…
23 Jul 2026
Our vision is to create a vibrant, healthy and prosperous Yorkshire through everyone moving more.
Find out more and contact our local support, development, sport welfare and business support teams.
With our in-house Data and Insight team, and an array of insight tools/resources, we are able to…