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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 | 31.01.2026
Manifesto for championing children’s play in WalesPlay Wales’ calls for next Government in Wales
Other News
See the latest news about play across the UK.
News | 26.01.2026
Child Poverty Strategy Progress Report 2025Welsh Government publishes update
News | 23.01.2026
Fields in Trust’s 2025 Green Space IndexLatest data on access to green space
Funding News
Read our latest funding news.
News | 14.11.2025
Funding: Morrisons Foundation
Project funding for charities in England, Scotland and Wales
News | 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
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.