Conference 2025

Lead Well - Move Well - Live Well

Awards Dinner - Tuesday 25 March
Conference - Wednesday 26 March
Telford International Centre

The Youth Sport Trust Conference 2025 explored how, through collaboration, we can deliver the happiest and healthiest generation of young learners and inspire a nation of active and well schools.

The day’s programme was centred around the refreshed pillars of the Youth Sport Trust Well Schools movement:

Lead Well

Empowering staff and pupils to shape and lead their school.

Move Well

Ensuring every pupil is prepared physically and mentally for learning and life.

Live Well

Equipping every pupil with essential skills to thrive in a digital world.

Awards Dinner 2025

The Youth Sport Trust Awards 2025 celebrated schools, settings, trusts and individuals who, working alongside the Youth Sport Trust over the past year, have made a real and impactful change to the lives of young people. 

The Awards were presented at the Youth Sport Trust Awards Dinner 2025 on Tuesday 25 March at Telford International Centre, on the eve of the our Conference.

We were joined by distinguished speaker, Clare Balding, an award-winning broadcaster and author. Our host for the evening was Radzi Chinyanganya, TV personality, presenter, and podcaster. Their participation helped celebrate the occasion, highlighting the significance of the achievements and contributions being honoured.

This year, we received over 150 nominations across seven categories. Expert judging panels carefully reviewed the shortlisted entries to select the finalists in each category. Find out more by clicking the button below.

One of our 2025 Conference Award winners

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Interested in exhibiting in 2026?

The YST Conference Exhibition forms an integral and vibrant part of the event. It is a valuable meeting place for schools, NGBs and businesses and provides fantastic opportunities to network with over 600 school decision makers. The exhibition hall will host a large number of exhibitor stands, live networking sessions and other special features.

 

This is your opportunity to promote your products, services and programmes to our delegates, including PE teachers, head teachers and key policy makers from across the country. For further information about the exhibition packages and the opportunities available to you, please follow the link below.