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 | 08.10.2026
Play Well in Wales projectPlay Wales has begun working with Starlight – the UK charity for play in healthcare – to deliver the Play […]
Featured | 08.10.2026
Play in Healthcare Week 2026Announcing a new project and sharing relevant resources
Featured | 05.10.2026
New NOS for playwork publishedStandards outlining the competencies needed by playworkers
Other News
See the latest news about play across the UK.
News | 30.09.2026
Ministerial Review of Play – final progress reportWelsh Government publishes new report
News | 25.09.2026
Deputy First Minister commits to delivering children’s rights in practiceWelsh Government update
News | 24.09.2026
Child and Family Poverty SurveysChildren in Wales and End Child Poverty Network Cymru want your views
Funding News
Read our latest funding news.
News | 16.09.2026
Funding: Comic Relief Cwtch Communities (Autumn 2026)
Submit your application by 2 November 2026
News | 16.09.2026
Funding: Volunteering Wales Main Grant
Submit your application by 30 November 2026
News | 11.09.2026
Funding: My Nature Play (autumn 2026)
Submit your application by 2 October 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.
