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New figures show activity levels at record high
More than 30 million adults in England are now meeting the recommended levels of physical activity,…
23 Apr 2026
Press
Move More awards celebrate Sheffield’s community stars
The Move More Awards is a special event celebrating the remarkable efforts of individuals and…
23 Apr 2026
Press
MP's call for new focus and funding to get the Nation moving…
Game On: new report from MPs aimed at getting people to move more.
22 Apr 2026
Campaigns
New campaign from Age UK calls on the nation to Act Now, Age…
It encourages people aged 50-65 to improve their health and wellbeing so they can live their best…
21 Apr 2026
What's shaping activity levels in England
The 2026 'State of the Nation' report highlights the factors influencing activity levels for people…
20 Apr 2026
Move More Kirklees is on the agenda in Fartown
Kirklees Local TV visited the Chestnut Centre in Sheepridge to see the first Move More Fartown…
16 Apr 2026
Get Doncaster Moving - Moving Minds
The GDM Moving Minds Summit was the Network’s biggest event yet, and was a lively day of learning,…
14 Apr 2026
How puberty can affect girls in sport and physical activity?
Joining forces - NETBALLHer are partnering with women’s health charity Wellbeing of Women and…
13 Apr 2026
Record number of people now members of health and fitness…
The UK Health & Fitness Market Report 2026 is now live – showing a significant year of growth for…
13 Apr 2026
Introducing the Virtual Village Hall - the free online…
The Royal Voluntary Services launched the Virtual Village Hall, a free, online activity hub and…
9 Apr 2026
Press
Jodie Bridger is our new Director for West Yorkshire
YSF is pleased to announce Jodie Bridger is our new Director for West Yorkshire.
7 Apr 2026
Ramadan and Eid events bring over 100 Muslim women and girls…
Bradford's Sunnah Sports CIC is one of the Community organisations across the country who took part…
7 Apr 2026
Tackling the Opportunity Gap in Sport for Girls
Women’s sport has never been more visible, but visibility isn’t translating into opportunity.
2 Apr 2026
Activity Alliance share resources to support inclusive…
A new dedicated resources page designed to help organisations and individuals foster more inclusive…
31 Mar 2026
School Games Organisers Network Funding Confirmed
The Government has today confirmed funding for the School Games Organisers Network has been extended…
30 Mar 2026
Funding
ASDA Foundation - Local Community Spaces Fund Reopens
Grants of £10k-20k supporting grassroots community groups to transform spaces at the heart of their…
26 Mar 2026
Physical Activity Pathways for Health – Guidance Framework…
Active Partnerships have published the Moving Together Pathways Guidance Framework to provide the…
26 Mar 2026
Press
South Yorkshire School Games Winter Festival 2026
held at the English Institute of Sport, Sheffield on Thursday 19 March 2026.
25 Mar 2026
Press
Communities and cohesion, bringing people together
Sixty partners from across the region came to Leeds for a Sharing the Learning workshop focussed on…
24 Mar 2026
YSF Safeguarding and Welfare News - March 2026
Please pass this newsletter on to your Club Welfare Officer and safeguarding staff
23 Mar 2026
Campaigns
Making it easier to find local sports clubs
Over the last eight years, the OpenActive data standard has allowed physical activity providers to…
23 Mar 2026
Volunteers leading the way: Improving conditions to be…
Active Calderdale has supported Foundry Street Community Centre to grow its physical activity offer,…
20 Mar 2026
Barnsley continues to invest in children and young people as…
Barnsley's children and young people have a new and exciting space to enjoy following the opening of…
19 Mar 2026
You're invited: The Birthday Party, Children’s Capital of…
On Friday 20 March, our friends at Children’s Capital of Culture will take over Rotherham town…
17 Mar 2026