February 26, 2026

Sporting Influence Foundation Secures Sport England Funding to Deliver Play2EmpowHER Bridging Academy for a Full Year

Sporting Influence Foundation is proud to announce that we have secured full funding from Sport England to deliver our Play2EmpowHER Girls Bridging Academy COMPLETELY FREE for the next 12 months. This investment represents a significant step forward in our mission to remove barriers and create more inclusive sporting opportunities for young people across North Yorkshire. […]

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November 13, 2025

Sporting Influence Foundation Launches Two Major Primary School Initiatives for 2024/25: Play2EmpowHER and SportABILITY

The Sporting Influence Foundation is proud to announce the launch of two transformative initiatives aimed at increasing sports participation, boosting confidence, and developing inclusion across Primary Schools for the 2025/26 academic year. The programmes—Play2EmpowHER and SportABILITY—will be delivered during curriculum time and are designed to inspire and empower children from all backgrounds and abilities. Together, these initiatives […]

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September 12, 2025

Thank you Mr Atkinson

Thank You, Neil Atkinson As some of you may know, Mr Atkinson is stepping down from his role at the Sporting Influence Foundation to take up a lectureship and complete his PhD, we would like to extend our appreciation for the passion, commitment, and leadership he has brought to the Foundation. During his time with […]

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January 9, 2025

Sporting Influence Foundation: Exciting Plans for 2025

As we welcome 2025, the Sporting Influence Foundation is thrilled to share an ambitious and inspiring roadmap for the year ahead. Building on the successes of 2024, we are committed to expanding our initiatives, strengthening partnerships, and making an even greater impact on the lives of young people in our community. Here’s what lies ahead: […]

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November 28, 2024

Sporting Influence Foundation join forces with David Lloyd Gyms – Free Passes inside

David Lloyd Gyms We are thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership between Sporting Influence Foundation and David Lloyd Gyms, Harrogate, that promises to empower young girls and reignite their love for physical activity. This partnership will serve as a cornerstone of the Play2EmpowHER initiative, providing opportunities for girls who have disengaged from sport and fitness. The Play2EmpowHER initiative, run by Sporting […]

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November 28, 2024

Evolve Psychology partner with Sporting Influence Foundation

EVOLVE PSYCHOLOGY We are thrilled to announce our exciting new partnership with Evolve Psychology Services. Together, we aim to promote inclusivity, mental well-being, and the vital role of physical activity in the lives of neurodivergent children. For Sporting Influence Foundation, this partnership is a significant step forward in our mission to ensure that ALL children can access sport and […]

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November 7, 2024

Sporting Influence Foundation Calls on the Community to Support

Sporting Influence Foundation is on a mission to raise funds to continue their impactful work within the local community, providing children facing challenging circumstances with access to activity camps during school holidays. These camps offer much more than a place to go—they create an escape from the day-to-day stresses that many kids experience, giving them […]

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October 14, 2024

Play2EmpowHer – Pilot Programme

The Sporting Influence Foundation recently launched its pilot programme, Play2EmpowHER, at Moorside School, targeting young girls in Years 3-6 who have drifted away from sport. Over two weeks, the programme aimed to re-engage girls who were once passionate about sport but had stepped back for various reasons. The initiative culminated with a team from Moorside representing […]

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