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Funding
Have your say on the future of National Lottery funding
The Government issued Call for Evidence on the future of The National Lottery Promotions Unit…
23 Sept 2026
Campaigns
Celebrating women who found the confidence to be active
For many women, the biggest barrier to exercise isn't always ability. It's the fear of judgment.
21 Sept 2026
Activity Alliance back-to-school spotlight: Why disabled…
As children return to school after the summer holidays, attention naturally turns to classrooms,…
15 Sept 2026
Funding
Community groups invited to apply for funding to bring…
The next wave of the Common Ground Award provides up to £2.5m for projects, groups and organisations…
15 Sept 2026
Press
Lead the Change programme shortlisted for National…
West Riding County FA have been shortlisted for a 'Partnership' award for Lead the Change at the…
14 Sept 2026
Press
Team YSF prepares to get moving for National Fitness Day…
On Wednesday 16 September 2026, colleagues from across Yorkshire Sport Foundation will…
9 Sept 2026
Press
Rashida Salloo appointed as Everybody Active Chair
Experienced community leader to help shape a healthier, happier and more active Kirklees
8 Sept 2026
Press
Leading the Movement: Empowering leaders to tackle…
Sport England’s Leading the Movement programme, funded by The National Lottery, is a…
7 Sept 2026
Press
University of Bradford’s Creating Active Schools (CAS)…
The University of Bradford has received national recognition after its Creating Active Schools (CAS)…
4 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