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