Yorkshire Sport Foundation

LIMITLESS FESTIVAL- Join British Cycling at the John Charles Centre for Sport for a fun and inclusive cycling festival. Try adapted bikes, enjoy family-friendly activities, meet local partners, and discover inclusive cycling opportunities across Leeds.

📍 Athletics Track, John Charles Centre for Sport
📅 22 August
🕙 10am–1pm

Everyone is welcome! 🚲✨

What a fantastic range of activities! 🌟 It’s great to see so many opportunities for children to stay active, build confidence, learn new skills, and have fun over the summer. The swim sessions, sports camps, and new tennis camps sound brilliant. Wishing everyone an unforgettable summer full of smiles and adventures! 😊🏊‍♂️🎾🎉
John Charles Centre for Sport Active Leeds

Still looking for ways to keep the kids active, entertained, and smiling this summer? We’ve got a jam-packed lineup of fun, sporty, and splash-filled adventures waiting for them! Our swimming sessions are perfect for all ages and abilities. Whether they’re just starting out, building confidence, or looking to sharpen their skills with expert guidance, we’ve got something for everyone.

💦 SWIM SESSIONS for all ages & abilities:
🏊 1-2-1 Lessons
💫 Stroke Technique Boosters
🚀 Intensive Crash Courses
..and more!

🎈 JUNIOR ACTIVITY BONANZA:
🛼 Roller Discos
🏰 Bouncy Castle & Soft Play
🏅 Sports Camp + Swim Combo (now bookable online!)
🎾 *Tennis camps* just added!!
..and loads more fun!

📅 Don’t miss out, spaces fill fast!
👉 Book now and make this half term unforgettable!

Availability varies across the city, see what's on offer and how to book here https://monkeylink.co/7b13e6

Please note when making bookings via the online platform for the aquatic courses, sports camp & swim, tennis and Leeds Sailing Centre, require that individual transactions are completed if booking multiple sessions/children.

Drop a call to our customer services team on 0113 3760398 should you have any questions (opening hours Mon-Fri 08.00-18.30, Sat/Sun 08.00-16.00)!

*This is a cross centre promotion, not all sessions available at all sites

⚽ Don't miss this tonight! It wraps up in plenty of time before the football kicks off!

🏅 Looking for funding opportunities for your sports club or activity organisation?
Join colleagues from Sported and the Yorkshire and Humber Sport Welfare Team for a free online session exploring how to strengthen your funding applications and maximise your chances of success.
📅 When: Wednesday 15 July, 6:00pm–7:30pm
💻 Where: Online via Microsoft Teams
💷 Cost: FREE
👥 Who’s it for? Anyone involved in a sports club or activity organisation across Yorkshire and Humber
We'll cover:
✅ What funders are really looking for
✅ Building a realistic and effective budget
✅ Upskilling your workforce to support project delivery
✅ Meeting safeguarding requirements confidently
Whether you're new to funding applications or looking to improve your approach, this session will provide practical tips and guidance to help you move forward.
🔗 Book your place: https://yorkshire.sportsuite.co.uk/forms/view/7701

🚨 Funding Opportunity for Community Sports & Physical Activity Projects 🚨

Are you part of a club, community group or organisation looking to get more people active in your local area?

Yorkshire Sport Foundation (YSF) is hosting a free one-hour webinar on 21 July for organisations across South Yorkshire and West Yorkshire that want to learn more about applying to Sport England's Movement Fund.

💰 Grants available: £300 - £15,000
📅 Projects can run for up to 12 months
🏃‍♀️ Designed to help more people become physically active in their communities

We're delighted to be joined by Becky Evans, Investment Advisor at Sport England, who will provide insights into the fund and share practical advice on developing a strong application.

✅ Open to not-for-profit groups, clubs and organisations
✅ Ideal for those seeking funding to make a positive impact through sport and physical activity
✅ Opportunity to ask questions and gain expert guidance
If you're thinking about applying, this webinar is a great place to start.

Sign up here: https://yorkshire.sportsuite.co.uk/forms/view/movementfundwebinar-21july10am



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Forms Movement Fund Webinar - 21 July 10am The Movement Fund provides grants of up to £15,000 to support community-based physical activity projects. The fund is particularly focused on supporting people who experience barriers to getting active, and on projects designed to help them take part. This sessi...

⚜️ Job Vacancy: Rugby League & Youth Delivery Specialist!

🔴⚪🔵 The Foundation are expanding our Rugby League and Youth departments! Check out our website for full details on how to apply!

🌐 https://wakefieldtrinity.com/job-vacancy-rugby-league-youth-delivery-specialist/

Doncaster Council - Great to see so many opportunities available for young people! 👏 From sports and boxing to SEND groups and social activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy, make new friends and build confidence in a fun, supportive environment. 🌟💙

Fantastic initiative by Barnsley! 👏 The Summer Sports Jam is a brilliant way to keep young people active, engaged and having fun throughout the school holidays. Providing free activities across local communities helps promote healthy lifestyles, build confidence and create opportunities for young people to make new friends. A great example of investing in the wellbeing of children and families across the borough. 🌟⚽🏀🏃‍♀️

We’ve got summer covered as Summer Sports Jam returns with a packed programme of FREE activities for young people this school holiday 🙌

Running across the six-week holidays in parks and community spaces, children aged 8+ can get active, try something new and have fun with friends.

From inflatables and bike workshops to zorbing, archery, water activities and more, there’s something for everyone! ⚽🎯

Delivered with Grassroots Sports Academy Yorkshire, Barnsley FC Community Trust, The Great Childhood Ambition and What's Your Move Barnsley.

👉 Check out the full programme and book your place via Pebble today: https://shorturl.at/0rEBB

We're hiring! 🎉

We're looking for a Head of Communications and Marketing to join the Yorkshire Sport Foundation team.

This is a role for someone who sees comms and marketing as a genuine force for change.

You'll be:

✅ Translating complex evidence into clear, persuasive narratives
✅ Using insight and behavioural science to influence action
✅ Helping partners across Yorkshire tell their stories and create greater impact
✅ Thinking strategically and delivering practical activity that makes a real difference
✅ Working closely with our CEO and the wider team: success will often mean helping others shine rather than seeking the spotlight yourself.

Does this sound like you? If so, you’ll be working for:

🏆 World Class employer, Best Companies to Work For 2025
🏆 Best charity to work for in the UK
🏆 3rd best organisation to work for in Yorkshire and Humber

If you're passionate about using communications as a force for positive change, and want to help more people across Yorkshire move more, feel better and thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

👇 Find out more and apply at https://lnkd.in/eEryZBCd
📧 For an informal chat, email [email protected]

Head of Communications and Marketing We’re looking for a Head of Communications & Marketing to lead the strategic communications and marketing function of the organisation, shaping how people, organisations and systems understand the role of physical activity in creating healthier, fairer communities.