Kirklees
Kirklees is a metropolitan borough built around the major textile towns of Huddersfield and Dewsbury.
The Colne and Holme Valleys to the west are steeply rugged on the edge of the Pennines with smaller industrial mill towns like Marsden and Holmfirth.
The Everybody Active place partnership brings together colleagues who are passionate about physical activity, movement and sport across Kirklees.
Read the Everybody Active Strategic Plan 2021-2025
Vision: “More people, more active, more often in Kirklees”
How we support Kirklees
Glenn is our lead in developing, fostering and managing relationships in Calderdale and Kirklees, with additional support from the wider YSF team. This nurturing of relationships is designed to support people being more active, particularly people living with the greatest challenges who will benefit most.
Glenn Holdsworth
Development Manager for Leeds and Kirklees
07722 269964
glenn.holdsworth@yorkshiresport.org
What's new in Kirklees
Press, Funding
Movement Fund Webinar - 21 July 2026
YSF is hosting two one-hour webinars on 21 July for clubs, groups and organisations who would like…
8 May 2026
Active Wellbeing Leadership Conference - 22 and 23 June
The Active Wellbeing Leadership Conference takes place in Wakefield on 22 and 23 June, bringing…
8 May 2026
Move More Fartown builds momentum
The Move More Fartown project continues to grow, with more opportunities for residents and…
28 Apr 2026
Move More Kirklees is on the agenda in Fartown
Kirklees Local TV visited the Chestnut Centre in Sheepridge to see the first Move More Fartown…
16 Apr 2026
Press
Jodie Bridger is our new Director for West Yorkshire
YSF is pleased to announce Jodie Bridger is our new Director for West Yorkshire.
7 Apr 2026
Join an inspiring evening celebrating disability sport
Disability Sport Yorkshire invites you to celebrate the 2026 Awards Dinner at the Centenary…
13 Mar 2026
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