About Us

The Youth Sport Trust is a UK leading children’s charity for improving young people's wellbeing through sport and play. It empowers young people and equips educators to transform lives. Founded in 1995, it works with around 20,000 schools and inspires Changemakers to build a sense of belonging. Its vision is to create a future where every child enjoys the life-changing benefits of play and sport. Visit the YST website for ideas, tips and information www.youthsporttrust.org.


Press releases

Youth Sport Trust Research Reveals Parents and Teachers Support an...

The Youth Sport Trust has today revealed the results of new research which shows three-quarters of parents would support schools adopting an... read more

08.05.2025 • By Youth Sport Trust

New research finds girls' confidence and enjoyment in physical activity...

New research finds girls' confidence and enjoyment in physical activity plummets as puberty begins. New research released on International... read more

11.10.2024 • By Youth Sport Trust

Sir Mo Farah urges young people to get active, with one week to go until...

New research shows a significant fall in awareness of recommended activity levels for children among parents and teachers. The Youth Sport... read more

10.06.2024 • By Youth Sport Trust

Sports Participation in schools boosts wellbeing and mental toughness,...

New research shows sports participation in school is associated with higher levels of wellbeing for young people. It also shows that... read more

29.11.2023 • By Youth Sport Trust

Youth Sport Trust and Intergenerational Music Making win International...

The Youth Sport Trust and Intergenerational Music Making were delighted to win the Physical Activity and Active Ageing award at the International... read more

16.11.2023 • By Youth Sport Trust

Youth Sport Trust response to Sport England's Place Partnerships expansion.

Sport England has announced a major expansion of their investment into local communities across England, with £250 million earmarked to ensure... read more

07.11.2023 • By Youth Sport Trust

School Sport & Activity Sector partnership summit shapes the future of...

On 25 th September more than 120 people from 70 organisations gathered at Villa Park in Birmingham for the School Sport & Activity Sector... read more

02.10.2023 • By Youth Sport Trust

The Youth Sport Trust believe it’s time to re-imagine why and how we...

The Youth Sport Trust believes that PE and sport play a fundamental role in the education and development of every child, and we know from more... read more

20.09.2023 • By Youth Sport Trust

Congratulations to the Lionesses on an amazing World Cup

Despite the result today, we'd like to say a huge congratulations from everyone at the Youth Sport Trust to the Lionesses for their incredible... read more

20.08.2023 • By Youth Sport Trust

Chief Executive responds to DfE School Sport and Activity Action Plan...

Today, the Department for Education published the School Sport and Activity Action Plan Update. In responding to the update, Chief Executive... read more

19.07.2023 • By Youth Sport Trust

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