Applications for Active Futures Cohort have now closed.
The Active Futures Cohort is a fully funded fellowship and development programme for practitioners working with young people through sport, movement or outdoor learning.
Delivered by UK Youth in partnership with The Young Foundation, the programme will support a group of practitioners to develop, test, and strengthen new approaches to physical literacy — helping more young people build positive, lasting relationships with movement and physical activity.
Spanning nine months, the programme combines in-person, online and self-directed learning. Fellows will work alongside young people and peers from across England to co-design inclusive, community-rooted ideas that promote equity and wellbeing through physical activity.
This is more than a training programme — it’s a collaborative space for learning, action and innovation.
The Active Futures Cohort is open to organisations across England who are:
Each organisation will nominate one staff member to take part in the programme as a fellow. Fellows should have a passion for improving physical activity access for young people — especially those facing structural or social barriers to participation.
This is a fully funded opportunity, with each successful organisation receiving £15,200 to support participation, access needs and travel costs.
We are delighted to be working with The Young Foundation to deliver this programme, bringing their deep expertise in community-led innovation and social change.
Applications are now open and will close at 11am on Thursday 25 September 2025.
Before applying, we recommend reading our Application Guidance and FAQs documents below.
We are also running two live Q&A webinars to support potential applicants on: