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Barnsley takes the plunge with AI poolside assistants at…
AI-assisted hydrotherapy sessions have been launched at two Barnsley pools to help older people with…
3 Jul 2025
Mayors gather to pledge national walking, wheeling and…
A coalition of twelve of England’s Combined Authority Mayors have signed an ambitious joint…
2 Jul 2025
Opening School Facilities case study: Redscope Primary
The Rotherham-based school provided a weekly open play session on school site.
2 Jul 2025
Disability Rights UK produces co-production guide
Disability Rights UK (DR UK) and their Get Yourself Active campaign have produced The Co-production…
1 Jul 2025
Press
Sport England launch Leading the Movement website to support…
The site is aimed at supporting sector leaders to confidently and successfully drive the change…
30 Jun 2025
Moving Rotherham inclusive physical activity seminar
Would you like to join a network working together to create a more inclusive and accessible…
27 Jun 2025
Opening School Facilities case study: Ash Green Community…
The 'Mind Body Boost' project delivered in partnership with Ash Green Primary and Positive Impact…
26 June 2025
Health is Wealth report sets ten-year vision for SY
South Yorkshire’s Mayor Oliver Coppard has welcomed a major new report that sets out a bold,…
25 Jun 2025
Press
Carl Hawkes will be the new Chief Executive Officer of…
Carl comes with a wealth of experience and knowledge of the charity sector. He is currently Director…
24 Jun 2025
Bold new vision for safe sport unveiled
The first findings of the Safe Sport project, which aims to establish a unified approach to…
24 Jun 2025
Better use of physical activity data could improve health…
A new white paper, authored by the Open Data Institute (ODI) for OpenActive, highlights how…
24 Jun 2025
£900 million investment in grassroots sport and major…
At least £400 million will be invested in new and upgraded grassroots sport facilities that promote…
23 Jun 2025
Opening School Facilities case study: Wales High School
In partnership with Wales High School, Mettle launched 'Raise The Bar', a six-week introduction to…
23 June 2025
Community walking and cycling hubs
City Connect are offering grants of up to £50,000 to support organisations across West Yorkshire to…
20 Jun 2025
Sharing the Learning in Bradford
Over 60 delegates from across Yorkshire and Humber gathered yesterday for an event focussed on…
19 Jun 2025
Opening School Facilities case study: Richmond Hill Primary…
This Opening School Facilities project transformed an existing outdoor space into environment where…
19 June 2025
Campaigns
Proud to be Smokefree Sport & Leisure
All children and young people deserve to live without smoking or vaping around them. Let's work…
17 Jun 2025
Opening School Facilities case study: Outwood Academy City…
Outwood Academy City Fields has not opened its doors to the community in over five years.
17 Jun 2025
Opening School Facilities case study: St. Joseph's (Leeds)
St. Joseph’s is in a socio-economically deprived area of Leeds where active travel and access to…
17 Jun 2025
Press
Celebrating the impact of Opening Schools Facilities
The impact report reflects on the final year of Opening Schools Facilities, which ran from April…
16 Jun 2025
Opening School Facilities case study: Trinity Academy St…
Trinity Academy St Edwards have moved to a new school site in Barnsley and wanted to explore how…
17 June 2025
Opening School Facilities case study: Springwell Leeds…
Springwell Academy is a Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) school covering three sites…
15 Jun 2025
Help the Third Sector Trends survey shape the future of the…
The Third Sector Trends study will return to West Yorkshire this month.
14 Jun 2025
Move More Annual Highlight Report 2024
Move More, Sheffield's city-wide strategy to create a healthier, happier and more connected city,…
13 Jun 2025