West Yorkshire Sport is one of the 45 County Sport Partnerships in England which connect providers of sport and physical activity such as National Governing Bodies, Local Authorities, Schools, Colleges and universities and local clubs to work together to increase the number and quality of opportunities to take part across a county area.
West Yorkshire Sport is the team of sports development professionals that provide the leadership and coordination for the Partnership.
Yorkshire Sport Foundation is the charity responsible for South Yorkshire Sport and West Yorkshire Sport. Read more about us here.
OUR ROLE:
To connect, influence and provide sport to make a real difference to people’s lives
OUR VISION
A Vibrant, healthy and prosperous Yorkshire through sport
VIBRANT
A Yorkshire that tackles the challenges of inactivity and associated health problems head on, through interventions that continue to meet the genuine needs of local people
HEALTHY
A Yorkshire where physical activity is a part of everyone’s everyday lives
PROSPEROUS
A Yorkshire that is productive and happy
TO TURN OUR VISION ONTO REALITY WE AIM TO ACHIEVE:
More people taking part in sport on a regular basis
Greater inclusivity so that everyone can take part
A robust charity that maximises investment into sport
OUR CORE MESAGES:
WHAT? Yorkshire Sport Foundation is a charity that exists to make a real difference to people’s lives
WHY? To be a catalyst for change that proactively tackles inactivity and its impact on physical and mental health
HOW? By connecting and influencing people, programmes and organisations to deliver good quality and enjoyable opportunities for many years to come
WHO? We believe that an active community is a prosperous one and that everyone should live a healthy and happy life
Values
– Passion
– Integrity
– Learning
– Outcome Focussed
– Trust
– Teamwork