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“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
Sport England would like to know what sports and community organisations need to help them grow and…
5 Dec 2025
Children’s activity levels rising but inactivity remains too…
More children than ever are taking part, but too many are missing out on the benefits of an active…
4 Dec 2025
Uniting partners to develop a disability inclusive learning…
Activity Alliance has joined forces with key partners to make learning and workforce opportunities…
4 Dec 2025
Campaigns
Activity Alliance launch a new supporter scheme as part of…
It’s International Day of Disabled People (IDDP) and to mark this important day, Activity Alliance…
3 Dec 2025
Press
YSF recognised for inclusive culture
The National Centre for Diversity has rated number 25 in the Top 100 Inclusive UK Employers Index…
2 Dec 2025
Making way for the new Halifax Leisure Centre
A first-class new leisure centre for Halifax is moving closer to reality, as work to partially…
2 Dec 2025
Over half a million children feel they don’t belong to their…
After the Autumn Budget, Sport England has announced a major expansion of its work in places with…
1 Dec 2025