Yorkshire Sport Foundation

A diverse group of young women playing netball on an outdoor court

Our Purpose

We believe in the power of sport, physical activity and movement to change people’s lives, bring us together and tackle inequality.

Our vision is to create a vibrant, healthy and prosperous Yorkshire through everyone moving more. 

We are a lottery funded charity and work with partners for social good and to improve personal wellbeing.

Find out more about us Who we are

What's new

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

Buddle Annual Impact Survey

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

Our purpose

Our vision is to create a vibrant, healthy and prosperous Yorkshire through everyone moving more.

Meet the team

Find out more and contact our local support, development, sport welfare and business support teams.

Data hub

With our in-house Data and Insight team, and an array of insight tools/resources, we are able to…