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
Featured | 12.08.2025
Consultation: Exceptions to childcare registration and the proposal for a Voluntary Approval SchemeThe Welsh Government wants your views
Other News
See the latest news about play across the UK.
Funding | 19.08.2025
Postcode Community Trust 2025
Funding grants of up to £50,000, split over three years for good causes operating in Wales.
Featured | 12.08.2025
Consultation: Exceptions to childcare registration and the proposal for a Voluntary Approval SchemeThe Welsh Government wants your views
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.
