Time for Action 2025

The Yorkshire and Humber Anti-Racism in Sport Group is inviting people from across the region to come together this November to help tackle racism in sport and physical activity. The three-day series will explore how racism shows up in rural, coastal and urban settings, with a practical focus on Active Bystandership.

Event Schedule

Day One: Rurality, Racism and Reality

Tuesday 25 November

Online

A focused discussion on the challenges and experiences of racism in rural areas, and the unique barriers faced by individuals and communities.

Day Two: Waves of Change – Turning the Tide on Racism and Coastal Inequalities

Wednesday 26 November

Hull – Location TBC

An in-person event examining the intersection of race, place and opportunity in coastal communities, and how we can build more inclusive spaces.

Day Three: Celebrate, Learn, Act

Thursday 27 November

Oakwell Stadium, 17 Grove St, Barnsley, S71 1ET

A celebration of progress, learning and leadership with discussions around online abuse, refugees, intersectionality, coastal inequalities and systems leadership in sport.

Open to All

While each event has a specific focus and may speak to local contexts, all events are open to anyone—from sport and community leaders to volunteers, educators and allies.

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Theme: Active Bystandership. Focus areas include online abuse, refugees, intersectionality, coastal inequalities and systems leadership.