Detailed response to 'Get Active: a strategy for the future of sport and physical activity.'

We are pleased the Government’s new Sport Strategy makes it clear, 'increasing opportunities for young people to be physically active is a priority.' However, we know that in order for real change to take place, this Strategy must be supported by a comprehensive delivery plan.

Youth Sport Trust responds to Government’s sports strategy as part of National Sector Partners Group.

The Government has today released its new Sports Strategy ‘Get Active: a strategy for the future of sport and physical activity,' which sets out the ambition to use being active and playing sport to change lives for the better.

Fall in number of hours of PE delivered in schools poses threat to wellbeing.

The Youth Sport Trust believes cuts to the hours of Physical Education on the curriculum pose a further threat to the wellbeing of young people, and should be a matter of immediate national concern.

Despite the heartache, the Lionesses continue to inspire a generation.

Huge congratulations from everyone at the Youth Sport Trust to the Lionesses for their incredible achievement in reaching the World Cup Final.

All About the Youth Summit

In July of this year, the Youth Sport Trust hosted their first ever Youth Summit where more than 80 young people came together from across England, Scotland and Wales, to Loughborough University to co-design together a youth call to action.

Martin's 400 mile Alpine trek to raise funds for the Youth Sport Trust

Starting in late July, Martin Cresswell will be walking the Grand Traverse des Alpes trail from Lake Genève to Nice, a distance of over 400 miles.

Youth Sport Trust responds to School Sport and Activity Action Plan update

Today, the Department for Education published the School Sport and Activity Action Plan Update.

Charity welcomes major review of Women’s football

Today former England and Great Britain footballer turned pundit Karen Carney MBE published her major independent review into the future of domestic women’s football.

Foresters Friendly Society names Youth Sport Trust as chosen charity

The Youth Sport Trust will be supported by the Foresters Friendly Society as the financial mutual organisation announces its charity of the year for its annual appeal.

PE and Sport Premium 2022 to 2023 Update

Charity partnership helps young people get ‘Set for Success’ with expansion of programme to more than 100 schools

Young people in secondary schools across the UK will be supported to develop valuable life and leadership skills, thanks to a new partnership with Barclays and the Wimbledon Foundation, delivered by the Youth Sport Trust.

Top marks for PE teacher on Thank a Teacher Day

A specialist PE teacher from Wiltshire has won a national award on Thank a Teacher Day during the Youth Sport Trust’s National School Sports Week.