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University of Bradford's Creating Active Schools (CAS)…
The University of Bradford has received national recognition after its Creating Active Schools (CAS)…
2 Sept 2026
Campaigns
This Girl Can launches Move for 10 challenge to help more…
Sport England's This Girl Can campaign has launched a new challenge with a refreshingly simple idea…
2 Sept 2026
Changes to the DBS regulations start from Tuesday 1…
The supervision exemption for regulated activity with children is removed. Find out what this means…
1 Sept 2026
Press
Yorkshire and Humber climate and sport conference inspires…
The first-ever Yorkshire and Humber climate and sport conference has been celebrated as a fantastic…
27 Aug 2026
South Yorkshire gears up to get people moving by e-bike
The Mayor's new e-bike scheme is to create more opportunities for active travel across South…
26 Aug 2026
Press
YSF Safeguarding and Welfare News - August 2026
Please pass this newsletter on to your Club Welfare Officer and safeguarding staff
24 Aug 2026
Press
YSF supports UPLIFT Festival across Rotherham this summer
Yorkshire Sport Foundation has proudly supported the development and delivery of the UPLIFT Festival…
19 Aug 2026
Helping Yorkshire grassroots sports clubs save water
Waterwise has been awarded funding from The National Lottery Community Fund to launch an exciting…
18 Aug 2026
RFU launches landmark anti-sexism and misogyny policy with…
The RFU has announced a landmark partnership with the Women in Sport charity, becoming the first…
17 Aug 2026
Press
Driving change: Tahir Akram’s real-life leadership story
Sport England - Leading the Movement is supporting sector leaders to confidently and successfully…
12 Aug 2026
Major sporting events must leave an inclusive legacy
From London 2012 to last month’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, the UK has a strong track record of…
11 Aug 2026
Press
Kirklees schools come together to celebrate whole-school…
Earlier this year, Yorkshire Sport Foundation (YSF) began an exciting new project in Kirklees, made…
10 Aug 2026
Campaigns
Leeds Play Streets: giving children the space to just be…
In the Holbeck area of Leeds, a residential street, Colenso Mount, has been temporarily closed to…
5 Aug 2026
Government plans to give communities greater control over…
The Prime Minister has announced his intention to give regional mayors greater power to put local…
4 Aug 2026
Funding
New evaluation highlights the power of local partnership in…
A new independent evaluation of the Multi-Sport Activity and Facilities Fund Programme has revealed…
4 Aug 2026
Press
New study finds physical activity could transform inpatient…
A new international study has highlighted the importance of embedding physical activity into…
3 Aug 2026
Supporting athletes to speak up for sustainability
As Glasgow hosted the Commonwealth Games, Sport England's head of environmental sustainability…
30 Jul 2026
Women and girls still changing behaviour to avoid harassment
Our latest research shows safety concerns and affordability continue to influence how women aged…
29 Jul 2026
Campaigns
Safe Sport Day - Saturday 8 August 2026
On Saturday, 8 August 2026, Safe Sport International will mark Safe Sport Day - a global moment to…
28 Jul 2026
Press
YSF Safeguarding and Welfare News - July 2026
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27 Jul 2026
Sheffield sets out ambitious vision for the future of sport…
A new long-term strategy is set to help ensure Sheffield’s sport and leisure facilities are fit for…
23 Jul 2026
Have your say on the future of National Lottery funding
The Government has launched a 12-week Call for Evidence asking people across the UK how National…
21 Jul 2026
Tender invitation published for National Delivery Partner of…
Latest update marks the next formal stage in developing a new national approach to supporting…
20 Jul 2026
Press
International publication showcases the impact of #WSPA2024
We're proud to celebrate the publication of a major international research paper demonstrating the…
14 Jul 2026