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 | 23.04.2026
Play 31 Challenge for International Day of PlayUK Children’s Play Policy Forum and IPA branches launch challenge
Featured | 09.03.2026
Playwork NOS consultation now openHave your say on the draft playwork NOS
Featured | 27.02.2026
Coming soon – Playwork NOS consultation and webinarsRegister to attend a consultation webinar
Other News
See the latest news about play across the UK.
News | 16.04.2026
Research: playwork and childcare experiences of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic peopleWelsh Government qualitative studies
News | 15.04.2026
Research: benefits of playing with dollsCardiff University launches new research report
Funding News
Read our latest funding news.
News | 08.04.2026
Funding: Masonic Charitable Foundation – Early Years grant
Grants of up to £5,000 and £60,000 available
News | 10.04.2026
Funding: Comic Relief Cwtch Communities
Submit your application by 22 May 2026
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.
