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YSF Safeguarding and Welfare News - July 2026

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:56:00 +0000

Please pass this newsletter on to your Club Welfare Officer and safeguarding staff

Kirklees schools come together to celebrate whole-school physical activity pilot

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:55:00 +0000

Earlier this year, Yorkshire Sport Foundation (YSF) began an exciting new project in Kirklees, made possible through Sport England's Place Expansion funding.

International publication showcases the impact of #WSPA2024

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:10:00 +0000

We're proud to celebrate the publication of a major international research paper demonstrating the lasting impact of the #WSPA2024 International Whole-School Physical Activity Conference.

New Physical Activity Guidelines highlight every movement matters

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000

The UK Chief Medical Officers have published refreshed Physical Activity Guidelines, confirming that regular movement of any kind can play a significant role in improving both physical and mental health.

Don't miss our free Movement Fund webinar on Tuesday 21 July 2026

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:01:00 +0000

YSF is hosting a free one-hour webinar on Tuesday, 21 July for clubs, groups and organisations who would like more information and advice on applying for Sport England's Movement Fund in South Yorkshire and West Yorkshire.

A celebration of children and young people: YSF attends Child Friendly Leeds Awards

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:39:00 +0000

Members of the Yorkshire Sport Foundation team were delighted to attend the Child Friendly Leeds Awards recently, joining nominees, winners and fellow ambassadors for a wonderful evening celebrating the people and organisations making Leeds a better place for children and young people.

Job opportunity: Head of Communications and Marketing

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:03:00 +0000

We have a brilliant opportunity for someone who sees communications and marketing as a genuine force for change, not just a function.

Safeguarding team joins national event to help build safer sporting cultures

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:57:00 +0000

Yorkshire Sport Foundation Safeguarding and Welfare Team recently attended 'Connect, Share and Learn: Building Safer Cultures Together', a national event hosted at the NSPCC National Training Centre in Leicester.

Pride in Diversity Awards 2026

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000

From Neurodiversity, Disability, LGBTQ+, Race, Generation and Culture, the awards honour those whose everyday actions create extraordinary impact and are the true backbone of our communities.

Move More Conference 2026 creating a happier, healthier and more connected Sheffield

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Highlights from the 2026 Move More Conference in Sheffield

Community sport comes together at Accu Stadium for first Sport Welfare Marketplace

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:12:00 +0000

Clubs, volunteers, and support organisations gathered at the Accu Stadium yesterday for a successful and inspiring first-ever Sport Welfare Marketplace event, bringing a strong sense of collaboration and shared purpose to the heart of the local sporting community.

Lead the Change: A proud celebration of our second cohort completing the programme

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:28:00 +0000

‘Lead the Change’ is an initiative to support more ethnically diverse people into leadership roles in sport and physical activity.

YSF supports Out Together at the All Out Together Ball

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Yorkshire Sport Foundation were delighted to attend the All Out Together Ball on Saturday 6 June, joining supporters and partners at the Queens Hotel in Leeds for a wonderful evening of celebration and fundraising.

Lead the Change Leadership Day

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:06:00 +0000

‘Lead the Change’ is an initiative to support more ethnically diverse people into leadership roles in sport and physical activity.

Thousands of sports kits donated at Leeds kit swap event

Thu, 28 May 2026 17:13:00 +0000

Over 3,000 pieces of sports kit have been donated to community groups and schools to tackle inequality and improve access to sport.

YSF Safeguarding and Welfare News - May 2026

Wed, 27 May 2026 13:01:00 +0000

The team have been out and about over the last few weeks, attending a swimming competition at John Charles Centre for Sport, and a boxing event at the fantastic Trident Fitness in Morley.

UKReiff 2026 - Designing health into public spaces

Thu, 21 May 2026 07:55:00 +0000

YSF joined Active Partnerships, Active Humber and North Yorkshire Sport at The UK's Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum at the Royal Armouries in Leeds.

UKREiiF 2026: Join YSF at the Landscape Institute Pavilion, 19-21 May 2026

Sat, 16 May 2026 08:10:00 +0000

YSF and the Active Partnerships National Organisation (APNO), are supporting the Landscape Institute in hosting a dedicated pavilion at the UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) at Leeds' Royal Armouries Museum.

Sporting talent and commitment celebrated at the 2026 Leeds Sports Awards

Fri, 15 May 2026 12:04:00 +0000

Famous names and everyday heroes came together last night as the Leeds Sports Awards returned to the Carriageworks Theatre for another standout evening celebrating the city’s sporting community.

Opening the school gates, success stories one year on

Thu, 14 May 2026 11:48:00 +0000

A year after the Opening School Facilities (OSF) programme ended, we look back on the difference the investment made, and the changes that are still having positive impact on children's lives.