The following fund has recently become available for clubs to consider.
The Movement, Activity and Sport Investment Programme is a £2.75 million programme, dedicated to reducing these inequalities and improving wellbeing through increased participation in movement, activity and sport.
The fund was launched by David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire on Friday 10th October as a key strand of the Moving Forward campaign,
The fund’s objectives include the following:
- To promote physical activity to encourage behavioural and systemic change.
- To foster inclusivity and diversity ensuring movement, activity and sport opportunities are available to all with a focus on priority groups.
- To encourage partnerships between traditional and non-traditional sport settings.
- To enhance skill development and training in the sector/non-sector workforce.
- To achieve long term sustainability in movement, activity and sport initiatives for continuation after the funding has ended.
Full details, including how to apply, are available at: https://northyorkshiresport.co.uk/work-with-us/funding/our-funding/movement-activity-and-sport-fund/
A fund webinar briefing session is taking place on Thursday 23rd October 2025 at 12pm. Places can be booked at:https://northyorkshiresport.co.uk/free-webinars-courses/movement-activity-and-sport-fund-briefing-webinar/
If you are interested in the fund and require further support or information please contact either david.parry@swimnortheast.org or grants@northyorkshiresport.co.uk
