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Help safeguard places people play
The Government is proposing the removal of Sport England as a statutory consultee for applications…
Closes 13 January 2026
Press, Reports
School Games Impact Report 2024-2025
We are pleased to share our School Games Impact Report on the national programme which puts physical…
12 Dec 2025
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YSF recognised for inclusive culture
The National Centre for Diversity has rated number 25 in the Top 100 Inclusive UK Employers Index…
2 Dec 2025
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Job opportunity: Director for West Yorkshire
We have an exciting opportunity for a leader to join our Senior Management Team. You will help shape…
Applications close 1 Dec
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Do you want to Lead the Change?
Yorkshire Sport Foundation is proud to launch a second program of 'Lead the Change’, an initiative…
28 Nov 2025
Press, Campaigns
Leeds JogOn receives the Safer Stronger Communities award
Leeds JogOn campaign, a collaboration between the Safer Leeds Partnership, Get Set Leeds Local, and…
17 Nov 2025
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'Best Companies' score improves for YSF
Yorkshire Sport Foundation has again been named the Best Charity to Work For in the UK by Best…
14 Nov 2025
Press, Reports
Environmental sustainability starts at grassroots level
YSF take our commitments to protecting the environment seriously, we recognise that a sustainable…
12 Nov 2025
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Lead the Change - Impact report
YSF are pleased to share our first impact report on Lead the Change, a new initiative to support…
30 Oct 2025
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Time for Action 2025: Rurality, Racism and Reality
Participants will come together online to reflect on achievements to date, share experiences, and…
29 Oct 2025
Press, Campaigns
Kit Out Sheffield gets a ton of support
Almost a ton of sports kit will get a new lease of life to help kids get active in the holidays.
27 Oct 2025
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Sharing the Learning on Active Design
The latest event shared learning about how to create healthy, active places through active design…
24 Oct 2025
Press, Reports
Setting the Vision for Work, Health and Skills
This Work, Health and Skills document highlights the role of sport and physical activity in getting…
22 Oct 2025
Press, Reports
Baton Relay brings Rotherham together - Impact Report
Thousands of children cheered on a baton relay between 82 schools across Rotherham to celebrate the…
20 Oct 2025
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Coach Development Week - Monday 20 to Friday 24 October 2025
Coach Development Week is a chance for coaches from across Sport and Physical Activity to take part…
20 Oct 2025
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Time for Action 2025 events - tackling racism in sport and…
The Yorkshire and Humber Anti-Racism in Sport Group would like to invite people to come together and…
16 Oct 2025
Press, Reports
Giving children an Active Start - Report
YSF are happy to share a report reflecting on the impact of the Active Start programme across South…
15 Oct 2025
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YSF ambassador organisation for Child Friendly Leeds
Yorkshire Sport Foundation are proud to have joined the Child Friendly Leeds Ambassador Network…
8 Oct 2025
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Nearly 2,000 sport kits donated to make a change in…
A pilot event held at John Charles Centre for Sport last week saw 1,890 pieces of sport kit donated,…
7 Oct 2025
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Swell of support for Olympic-quality white water course…
The next chapter in the region’s environmental and sporting legacy was unveiled on Thursday 25…
2 Oct 2025
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Carl Hawkes is the new CEO of YSF
We are delighted to welcome Carl Hawkes as the new Chief Executive Officer of Yorkshire Sport…
22 Sept 2025
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Boost for wellbeing in West Yorkshire
Mayor Tracy Brabin has signed a landmark agreement with Simon Hayes, the new Chief Executive of…
19 Sept 2025
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Nigel Harrison steps down as CEO
Today we bid farewell to Nigel Harrison who has led our organisation for 24 years.
19 Sept 2025
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You can help Kit Out Sheffield
Support the Kit Out Sheffield campaign this autumn and give used sports kit a new lease of life.
15 Sept 2025