Sheffield
Sheffield is the largest metropolitan borough in South Yorkshire. While built on the steel industry, a third of the district is within the Peak District National Park and is known as The Outdoor City.
The steepness of the geography helped power and supply the mills and factories, and the city itself is built on 'seven hills'. The 33% incline of Jenkin Road provided the steepest section of the 2014 Tour de France.
Move More Sheffield is the place partnership for the district and produces the Sport and Physical Activity Strategy.
The Move More name has has familiar since 2012, it came from a plan that is driven by the National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine, Sheffield (NCSEM) as part of the London 2012 Olympic Legacy Programme.
How we support Sheffield
Rachael and Tom lead in developing, fostering and managing relationships in Sheffield, 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.
Rachael Weston
Development Manager for Sheffield
07795 305723
rachael.weston@yorkshiresport.org
Tom Hughes
Development Manager for Sheffield
07794 246 011
tom.hughes@yorkshiresport.org
What's new in Sheffield
Leeds, Sheffield and Wakefield partnering with Sport England…
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Funding
Pride in Place funding areas named
Each area will receive up to £20 million of funding and support over the next 10 years to make…
16 Nov 2025
£1.6 million boost for walking, wheeling and cycling in…
South Yorkshire’s Mayor and local leaders have backed a £1.64 million funding package to deliver…
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Press
Time for Action 2025: Rurality, Racism and Reality
Participants will come together online to reflect on achievements to date, share experiences, and…
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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.
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Press
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…
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