More people in North Yorkshire are getting active but inequalities remain
New Active Lives data shows activity levels rising, but many communities still face barriers to being active. More adults than ever before in England are meeting the recommended levels of physical activity according to new figures released by Sport England. The data also highlights that progress is not being shared equally, with persistent inequalities affecting […]
North Yorkshire Sport Celebrates 25 Years of Making a Difference Through Movement, Activity and Sport
North Yorkshire Sport is proud to mark a major milestone in its history, celebrating 25 years of helping people across the county become more active, healthier, and connected through movement, activity and sport. Over the past quarter century, North Yorkshire Sport has grown from a small team coordinating youth events into a leading Charity and […]
Creating a More Inclusive Future: How North Yorkshire Sport Transformed its Recruitment Process
Recruitment is changing—and so are we. George Cull, our Director of Development, shares how North Yorkshire Sport has reimagined its recruitment process to better reflect our values and reach a more diverse pool of candidates.  At North Yorkshire Sport, we believe that movement, activity and sport should be accessible to everyone, and that starts with […]
A Day to Remember: Celebrating 25 Years of North Yorkshire Sport and a Bold New Future
Director of Development, George Cull, reflects on the North Yorkshire Sport Partnership Day on Friday 10th October. Last Friday was one of those days that remind you exactly why you do what you do. It was a privilege to stand among more than 150 people and organisations united by a single purpose: to make a […]
£2.75 Million Movement, Activity and Sport Fund Launched to Help York and North Yorkshire Get Moving
A new £2.75 million Movement, Activity and Sport Fund has been launched to help more people across York and North Yorkshire live active, healthy lives. Funded by the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority and managed by North Yorkshire Sport, the fund will support local organisations to deliver projects that tackle physical inactivity, promote inclusion, […]
Great North Run heroes take on iconic half marathon for North Yorkshire Sport
Last weekend saw 5 inspirational runners battle the 13.1 miles of the worlds most iconic half marathon, the Great North Run, raising much needed funds for North Yorkshire Sport to use movement, activity and sport to support improved mental health in the county. In good condition for running, the 5 heroes embarked on a journey […]
Investment Boost in Movement, Activity and Sport in York and North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire Sport have welcomed the announcement from the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, who have agreed a programme of almost £3 million to support healthy and thriving communities. The Combined Authority has signed off the Movement, Activity and Sport Investment Programme and Men’s Mental Health Investment Programme which will work to improve the mental […]
Mayor doubles investment in schemes to make walking, cycling and wheeling safer and easier
Groups across York and North Yorkshire will be able to bid for a share of a new £4 million fund to encourage more active travel across the region. York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority approved the Mayor’s Active Travel Fund at a meeting earlier this week (Monday 30 June), when members also gave the green […]
Leading the Movement: How North Yorkshire is Reimagining Physical Activity
Our Director of Development, George Cull, writes on how Moving North Yorkshire is bringing people together to build physical activity into daily lives. Setting the Scene What if movement wasn’t something extra we had to find time for—but something woven into the fabric of our daily lives? Earlier this year, in March, a diverse group […]
Sport England see record numbers playing sport and taking part in physical activity
The number of people playing sport and taking part in physical activity in England is at the highest level on record, according to the latest Active Lives Adult Survey Report, published by Sport England. The new figures show that, between November 2023 and November 2024, 63.7% of the adult population met the Chief Medical Officers’ […]