Sport Welfare and Safeguarding events are taking place across the Yorkshire and Humber areas.
All sessions are free and are designed to support clubs, volunteers and workforce members to strengthen their approach to safeguarding, welfare, and inclusion.
The current programme includes:
Kirklees Sport Welfare Marketplace an in-person event on Tuesday 23 June at Accu Stadium, Huddersfield offering advice, support, and networking opportunities around safeguarding, welfare, and wellbeing. Full details are available at: https://yorkshire.sportsuite.co.uk/events/2026/04/kirklees-sport-welfare-marketplace
Leeds JogOn Active Bystander Sessions an online sessions focused on being an ally and responding to harassment and abuse in sport. Wednesday 24 June. Full details are available at: https://yorkshire.sportsuite.co.uk/forms/view/7690
Protecting Young People from Online Harms an online session on Thursday 25 June exploring risks in the digital world and how to safeguard children. To book email measha.harris@yorkshiresport.org
Y&H Sport Welfare Connect: ADHD and Practical Strategies for Coaches and Clubs, supporting neurodivergent participants in sport on 29th June. Full details available at: https://yorkshire.sportsuite.co.uk/forms/view/7703
Sported and Sport Welfare – Funding. Guidance on applying for funding and meeting safeguarding requirements 15 July. Full details available at: https://yorkshire.sportsuite.co.uk/forms/view/7701
Y&H Sport Welfare Connect: Codes of Conduct and Low-Level Concerns – exploring early concerns and strengthening safeguarding practice on 23 July. Full details available at: https://yorkshire.sportsuite.co.uk/forms/view/7641
Y&H Sport Welfare Connect: Autism and Practical Strategies for Coaches and Clubs – supporting inclusive delivery for autistic participants. Full details available at: https://yorkshire.sportsuite.co.uk/forms/view/7704
These opportunities are open to clubs and organisations across the region and are suitable for a wide range of roles, including welfare officers, coaches, and volunteers.
Contact Mary Smith at msmith@activehumber.co.uk if further information is needed.
