Calderdale
The district of Calderdale is a mix of industrial heritage, rugged farming and moorland around historic towns like Halifax, Hebden Bridge, and Todmorden.
The Calder Valley provides a scenic backdrop for hiking, cycling, and exploring.
Active Calderdale is the place partnership for the district and was one of Sport England's 12 Local Delivery Pilots.
The aim in Calderdale is to make activity a part of day-to-day life for everyone in the borough, so that wherever you turn, you are receiving encouragement and opportunity to be physically active.
They work across ten system areas including education, health, green spaces to embed physical activity, sport and movement into every day life.
How we support Calderdale
Julie 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.
Julie Smith
Development Manager for Calderdale and Kirklees
07795 305 792
julie.smith@yorkshiresport.org
What's new in Calderdale
ROKT Foundation are helping children manage their money…
ROKT Foundation has received funding to deliver half day taster sessions to schools to support…
9 Sept 2025
Getting fit for the future at Sowerby Bridge and Todmorden…
Gym facilities in Sowerby Bridge and Todmorden are set to be upgraded, with Calderdale Council…
4 Sept 2025
Calderdale featured in Active Travel webinar
Calderdale Council will discuss how the Ash Green community streets scheme is making it safer and…
12 Aug 2025
Opening School Facilities case study: Ash Green Community…
The 'Mind Body Boost' project delivered in partnership with Ash Green Primary and Positive Impact…
26 June 2025
Press
Celebrating the impact of Opening Schools Facilities
The impact report reflects on the final year of Opening Schools Facilities, which ran from April…
16 Jun 2025
Taking leaps towards a more active Calderdale
A multi-million-pound funding boost could help to further reduce physical inactivity in Calderdale.
4 Apr 2025
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