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Yorkshire Sport Foundation has a fantastic opportunity to join our Board to make a real difference…
Applications close 16 Feb 2026
Women in Sports Panel - 17 February 2026
University of Leeds is hosting its annual Women in Sports Panel at Leeds University Union.
23 Jan 2026
Women who coach sport are twice as likely to be bullied as…
New research from UK charity Women in Sport shows that sports coaching in the UK is a hostile…
22 Jan 2026
Campaigns
This Girl Can's push in support of new and expectant mothers
The campaign is shining a light on the fact that over half of pregnant women and new mums on lower…
20 Jan 2026
Ten host locations. Six stages. Two races. One Grand Départ!
It's official, the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift are coming to Britain in 2027…
19 Jan 2026
Inclusive sport festival in Barnsley - 24 Jan 2026
What's Your Move Day is a sports festival is designed for everyone, so anyone is welcome to come…
16 Jan 2026
Funding
Funding available for community activities in Doncaster
Get Doncaster Moving and Well Doncaster are excited to announce the relaunch of the Active…
16 Jan 2026
Press
“For Sheffield, by Sheffield” – new sport and physical…
In collaboration with local employers, education providers, local authorities and…
13 Jan 2026
Nominations are now open for the Move More Awards 2026
Led by the National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine Sheffield (NCSEM), the Move More Awards…
12 Jan 2026
Sensory Badminton thriving in Halifax
Sensory Badminton, a programme created by Badminton England and the charity Sense aims to create…
9 Jan 2026
Who will you nominate for the 2026 Sporting Equals Awards?
The awards are an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of ethnically diverse communities and…
8 Jan 2026
Press
Help safeguard places people play
The Government is proposing the removal of Sport England as a statutory consultee for applications…
Closes 13 January 2026
Paediatrician, researcher and broadcaster Dr Guddi Singh shares her insight with Sport England on…
5 Jan 2026
Campaigns
Our Big Push 2026: Building Momentum, Driving Change, and…
Active Pregnancy Foundation are unveiling Our Big Push – a bold and forward-looking strategy that…
5 Jan 2026
Walking Netball Tour hits the road in Sheffield
Brand new for 2026, The Walking Netball Tour will commence at the Netball Super Cup in Sheffield on…
22 Dec 2025
Blog: Our CEO Carl Hawkes reflects on 2025
As my first Christmas at Yorkshire Sport Foundation approaches, I want to begin by saying a…
19 Dec 2025
EDI Roundtable - Building Inclusive leadership in sport
This Online EDI Roundtable on 22 Jan 2026 for members of the Sport and Recreation Alliance will…
19 Dec 2025
YSF Safeguarding and Welfare News – December 2025
Please pass this newsletter on to your Club Welfare Officer and safeguarding staff
16 Dec 2025
At the start of December we hosted the latest NGB connect session. These sessions are open to every…
15 Dec 2025
Press, Reports
School Games 2024-2025 - Impact Report
We are pleased to share our School Games Impact Report on the national programme which puts physical…
12 Dec 2025
South Yorkshire and West Yorkshire ranked amongst highest…
Active Travel England is enabling people nationwide to be more active by making streets safe and…
11 Dec 2025
'Sport and Play Can Build Brighter Futures' - new National…
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has published Youth Matters: Your National Youth…
10 Dec 2025
New research supporting pregnant women to stay active
How can healthcare professionals better support pregnant women when it comes to being active?
9 Dec 2025
UK Coaching Awards 2025 Winners
A coach from South Yorkshire and two from West Yorkshire shared the spotlight as UK Coaching proudly…
8 Dec 2025