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
Football Fever and the Power of Sport Inspiring Children to Get Active,...
Youth Sport Trust survey reveals footballers including England captain Harry Kane dominate the sporting role models parents say inspire... read more
10.07.2026 • By Youth Sport Trust
New data shows PE hours continue to be squeezed in schools
Youth Sport Trust’s PE and School Sport Report warns of the danger of pushing PE down the agenda as worrying trends in children’s health and... read more
16.06.2026 • By Youth Sport Trust
Angela Rayner Visits School to Support Student Foodbank Collection as...
Set for Success helps students develop essential life and employability skills as national debate continues over young people at risk of falling... read more
16.06.2026 • By Youth Sport Trust
Healthcare experts call for bold national action to tackle children’s...
The Class of 2035 Commission warns children’s inactivity levels - driving rising anxiety, poor development and chronic conditions - are at a... read more
28.04.2026 • By Youth Sport Trust
Conor Benn fronts National School Sports Week 2026 for a knockout Summer...
Youth Sport Trust charity partners with Sports Direct and Everlast to bring a Festival of Sport to schools across the UK. Everlast and... read more
10.03.2026 • By Youth Sport Trust
Youth Sport Trust Conference Celebrates New Era for PE and School Sport...
National conference and awards championed the role of PE, sport and play in transforming young lives, including moving memorial legacy project... read more
05.03.2026 • By Youth Sport Trust
London School Joins Always Active Uniform Pilot to Combat Children’s...
Reception pupils at Harbinger Primary School received free movement friendly uniforms and activity bands to boost daily activity in Youth Sport... read more
01.10.2025 • By Youth Sport Trust
Rugby Star Shaunagh Brown Announced as New Youth Sport Trust Champion...
Ahead of the Women’s Rugby World Cup, Shaunagh Brown joins Youth Sport Trust Champions, Sir Mo Farah, Hannah Cockroft, Dr Radha Modgil and Radzi... read more
19.08.2025 • By Youth Sport Trust
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