News
The latest news
The latest news about play, playwork and children’s right from Wales and beyond. Here you will also find information about current grants being offered by various funders.

Play Wales News
See the latest news from Play Wales.
Featured | 14.08.2025
Focus on play – Play in healthcareRead our new briefing about the importance of play in healthcare settings
Other News
See the latest news about play across the UK.
Funding | 07.09.2025
Funding: Meithrin Natur
Funding to connect young children and caregivers with the natural environment
Funding | 26.08.2025
Funding: Community Facilities Programme grant scheme
Grants of under £25,000 and up to £300,000 available for projects that improve community facilities
Funding News
Read our latest funding news.
Featured | 08.04.2025
Funding: The Percy Bilton Charity – large grants
Up to £5,000 for charities working with disadvantaged young people
Featured | 25.03.2025
Funding: Matthew Good Foundation – Grants for Good
Up to £5,000 available to charities impacting positively on communities
Playful Childhoods
Play Wales’ Playful Childhoods campaign aims to help parents, carers and community groups provide more opportunities for children to play at home and in their neighbourhoods.
