Steve Hartley

Proud Bradfordian. Charity Trustee and occasional consultant. Ex Strategic Director at Bradford Council.

[Yorkshire Cricket Foundation @Yorkshire_cf]

The Yorkshire Cricket Foundation is seeking a new independent Trustee to join its Board.

Led by a newly appointed Chair, the Board is looking for someone with a strong affinity to Yorkshire and a genuine belief in the power of cricket to make a difference across the county.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role at the heart of one of the most passionate and diverse cricketing communities in the game.

Find out more about the role via the link in our bio.

Applications close: Friday 15 May

#YorkshireCricketFoundation
#TrusteeRole
#CricketCommunity

[Yorkshire Cricket Foundation @Yorkshire_cf]

The Yorkshire Cricket Foundation is inviting applications from committed, impartial individuals to join our Independent Disciplinary Panel.

We are currently recruiting for two voluntary roles:

🏏Independent Disciplinary Panel Chair
🏏Independent Disciplinary Panel Member

These positions play a vital role in upholding integrity, fairness and accountability across the game, supporting a safe and respectful environment for all.

Full details on responsibilities and requirements can be found via the link - https://t.co/E9lyKq9f3t

If you are interested in contributing your experience and judgement to this important work, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please express your interest by contacting [email protected]

#CricketGovernance #CricketVolunteering #CricketLeadership #YorkshireCricketFoundation

[Yorkshire Cricket Foundation @Yorkshire_cf]

We’re growing the team at the Yorkshire Cricket Foundation 🏏

We’re hiring five Cricket Development Officers to deliver impactful programmes across the region, alongside an African Caribbean Engagement (ACE) Development Officer to lead community cricket initiatives in Sheffield.

If you’re passionate about making a difference through sport and want to be part of a team creating real community impact, this could be your next move.

Find out more and apply via the link 🔗 https://t.co/swurYHyh3c

#Hiring #JobsInSport #YorkshireJobs #YorkshireCricketFoundation

[Yorkshire Cricket Foundation @Yorkshire_cf]

We are pleased to share an important update on the Yorkshire Cricket Foundation’s future direction. Today, we launch A New Horizon which is our new strategic framework that strengthens our purpose and sharpens our focus for even greater impact across Yorkshire. Alongside this, we are introducing YCF’s new structure designed to grow and support cricket across the county.

Read the full announcement here:

https://t.co/hULEuR3DKY

[Yorkshire Cricket Foundation @Yorkshire_cf]

Join the Yorkshire Cricket Foundation Team!

We’re looking for an experienced and confident Head of Business Development to lead the Foundation’s fundraising, partnerships and income growth strategy.

The role will oversee impact, monitoring, and reporting, ensuring every partnership and funding opportunity contributes to measurable outcomes and strengthens the Foundation's profile and reach across the county.

If you’re passionate about creating sustainable growth and driving meaningful impact through sport, we’d love to hear from you.

Find out more about the role and the application process via the link in bio.

Applications close Monday 2 March 2026.

#YorkshireCricketFoundation
#Hiring
#BusinessDevelopment
#SportForGood
#Yorkshire

[Yorkshire Cricket Foundation @Yorkshire_cf]

After positive feedback last year, our webinar on running Social Media For Clubs is returning for a second year!

The session will include guidance for clubs and centres on how to maximise social media to grow participation in All Stars and Dynamos Cricket courses.

This is a completely free online social media webinar, specifically for clubs and centres, containing the latest hints and tips for getting the most out of your social media output, so make sure you don't miss out!

🗓 Tuesday 24th February 2026
⏰ 6:00PM

Join via Microsoft Teams
Meeting ID: 312 647 244 521 85
Passcode: kR7ER9iC

#YorkshireCricketFoundation
#AllStarsCricket
#DynamosCricket
#ClubSupport
#GrassrootsCricket

[Yorkshire Cricket Foundation @Yorkshire_cf]

Get Set Weekend is back, giving cricket clubs across Yorkshire the chance to come together and get ready for the season ahead.

Whether it’s improving facilities, tidying up grounds or completing essential jobs around the club, Get Set Weekend is all about preparing welcoming, safe and inclusive environments for players, volunteers and communities ahead of the new season.

This national initiative supports clubs of all sizes to make a real difference at the heart of the game. Find out how your club can get involved and be part of Get Set Weekend 2026.

Sign up here!

https://t.co/IlWkpOOkaX

#GetSetYorkshire
#GetSetWeekend
#YorkshireCricketFoundation
#ClubCricket
#GrassrootsCricket

[Steve Hartley @StevenRHartley]

@YCCC_YCF @SportLeeds Great initiative and good recognition. We’ll done all involved.

[Steve Hartley @StevenRHartley]

@brian_mcbride1 @seatsixtyone @RailBaltica Just pulled into Bialystok station 2 mins ago. All work complete from Warsaw and plenty of shiny new looking stations!

[Steve Hartley @StevenRHartley]

This is worth a good look if it’s your world. Great potential to shape a newly merged YCF/YCB https://t.co/ACjPPjCEru

[GiveBradford @GiveBradford]

📣 Apply for a Microgrant from The Bradford Fund!

Funding can help small and emerging community organisations to develop resilience.

💵 Grant size: Up to £2,500
📍 Location: Bradford
📆 Closing: 31/10/24 at 12 noon
💻 Apply: https://t.co/6gyGnforfk

[GiveBradford @GiveBradford]

We've invested £370k in 33 Bradford community organisations through the Creative Communities Fund, in partnership with @bradford2025 & @PearsFoundation. Read all about the grants that will help people across generations take part in the City of Culture 👉 https://t.co/iVHLT44uyG

[Steve Hartley @StevenRHartley]

This is a really great opportunity to help make a difference in Bradford. A chance to join a great team of Trustees well supported by an expert staff team.

[GiveBradford @GiveBradford]

📢 We're looking for new Trustees! 📢 If you care about Bradford and are keen to see its communities thrive, we need people like you to join our Board and would love to talk to you!​

For more information and how to apply, take a look at our website 👉 https://t.co/wDG9bNCXti

[Steve Hartley @StevenRHartley]

@CNet_Bradford 😢 so sad. Muppet was simply one of the best. Too young to go and will be missed be so many.

[Steve Hartley @StevenRHartley]

@nic_greenan @tynesidecinema Love this ❤️

[Steve Hartley @StevenRHartley]

@sicunninghamBD Big loss for Bradford Council. Keep doing the good stuff.

[GiveBradford @GiveBradford]

Do you want to give back to communities in Bradford?

The Bradford Fund gives grants to locally-rooted Community Organisations so they can be there for their communities now and into the future.

Find out how you can play your today 👉 https://t.co/3gBqe6HayQ

#GiveLoveBradford

[Steve Hartley @StevenRHartley]

@charlesdacres I’m in Antigua in June. I’ll look out for it Charlie!

[GiveBradford @GiveBradford]

📢Closing soon📢Creative Communities Fund in partnership with @PearsFoundation & @bradford2025

Grants for Community Orgs to help people to take part in City of Culture

💵 Grant size: £500-£15k
📍 Location: Bradford
📆 Closing: 23/04/24 12 noon
💻 Apply: https://t.co/WnnslEMgho

[GiveBradford @GiveBradford]

📢 Open Grants! 📢

@bradford2025 Creative Communities Fund
💵 Grant size: £500 to £15,000
📆 Closing: 23/04/24 at 12 noon

The Bradford Fund Microgrants
💵 Grant size: Up to £2,500
📆 Closing: 30/04/24 at 12 noon

Learn more & apply 👉 https://t.co/SHxPYaXA7G