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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.

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Play Wales News

See the latest news from Play Wales.

Featured | 31.01.2026

Manifesto for championing children’s play in Wales

Play Wales’ calls for next Government in Wales

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Featured | 29.01.2026

New State of Play 2025 report

Play Sufficiency Assessment analysis

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Featured | 11.12.2025

Merry Christmas from Play Wales

Office closure dates

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Other News

See the latest news about play across the UK.

News | 20.02.2026

Play in the media – February 2026

The latest play related articles, blogs and videos

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News | 19.02.2026

Play Rights magazine – call for papers

Submit your article by 15 March 2026

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News | 19.02.2026

Rights of children and young persons: compliance report

Welsh Government reports on progress

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Funding News

Read our latest funding news.

News | 05.12.2025

Funding: My Nature Play Funding: My Nature Play

Submit your application by 4 January 2026

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News | 14.11.2025

Funding: Morrisons Foundation Funding: Morrisons Foundation

Project funding for charities in England, Scotland and Wales

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News | 26.08.2025

Funding: Community Facilities Programme grant scheme Funding: Community Facilities Programme grant scheme

Grants of under £25,000 and up to £300,000 available for projects that improve community facilities

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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.

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