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Leadership Skills Foundation webinar for community providers
On Monday 6 October, community organisations are invited to find out how more about developing…
29 Sept 2025
South Yorkshire’s Mayor joins school pupils to share new…
Mayor Oliver Coppard has launched an ambitious new plan for safer, healthier neighbourhoods, routes…
26 Sept 2025
Funding
The Government has announced £150 million for 95 areas through the Pride in Place Impact Fund.
26 Sept 2025
Campaigns
Inspiring and supporting people with long-term health conditions to build physical activity into…
25 Sept 2025
New Leisure centre for Halifax
In a major milestone for Halifax’s brand new leisure centre for everyone, work is now underway on…
23 Sept 2025
Yorkshire Rotary Accessible Games
The Yorkshire Rotary Accessible Games is taking place on Sunday 19 October in Bradford.
23 Sept 2025
Press
Carl Hawkes is the new CEO of YSF
We are delighted to welcome Carl Hawkes as the new Chief Executive Officer of Yorkshire Sport…
22 Sept 2025
Press
Boost for wellbeing in West Yorkshire
Mayor Tracy Brabin has signed a landmark agreement with Simon Hayes, the new Chief Executive of…
19 Sept 2025
Press
Nigel Harrison steps down as CEO
Today we bid farewell to Nigel Harrison who has led our organisation for 24 years.
19 Sept 2025
This is a pivotal role at the heart of one of the UK's most dynamic and diverse districts. Bradford…
16 Sept 2025
Press
You can help Kit Out Sheffield
Support the Kit Out Sheffield campaign this autumn and give used sports kit a new lease of life.
15 Sept 2025
Mencap LD Conference comes to Bradford on 29 October
Mencap Active Community' national tour of conferences is coming to Bradford.
12 Sept 2025
Celebrating Our Collective Impact – GDM Impact Report…
The GDM Impact Report celebrates the work of the hundreds of individuals and organisations across…
11 Sept 2025
Activity Alliance Annual Stakeholder Survey
Activity Alliance is inviting stakeholders to take part in the Annual Stakeholder Survey.
11 Sept 2025
Campaigns
This Girl Can launch a new campaign
The brand-new advertising campaign is live from Wednesday 10 September and will be running across TV…
10 Sept 2025
ROKT Foundation are helping children manage their money…
ROKT Foundation has received funding to deliver half day taster sessions to schools to support…
9 Sept 2025
Simon Hayes is new head of Sport England
Coming from his previous role as chief executive of HM Land Registry and chief land registrar, he…
9 Sept 2025
Mind launches Safe and effective practice support package
Following the Safe and effective practice guidance report in April, Mind has launched the Safe and…
8 Sept 2025
Asthma-Friendly Clubs Webinar Series – South Yorkshire
Staff from sport and physical activity clubs across Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield are…
7 Sept 2025
Yorkshire Dance's Children & Their Grown Ups Festival, 18…
Join Yorkshire Dance for Children & Their Grown Ups Festival, a playful festival about falling in…
5 Sept 2025
This will help more healthcare professionals through personalised consultations, integrated…
4 Sept 2025
Getting fit for the future at Sowerby Bridge and Todmorden…
Gym facilities in Sowerby Bridge and Todmorden are set to be upgraded, with Calderdale Council…
4 Sept 2025
The Patchwork Programme helps bring physical literacy to…
The Patchwork Programme is a funded 9-month creative accelerator helping teams create creating…
3 Sept 2025
Campaigns
We Are Undefeatable app and autumn campaign launching 15…
Running across England, you’ll see the campaign featured on TV on demand, billboards, hospital…
2 Sept 2025