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Discover the latest news, comment and analysis from Fields in Trust.

Comment & policy | 29th November 2024

Setting the Standard for Today and Tomorrow

The latest edition of our Standards aims high to restore or create spaces that support active lifestyles, bring nature in at every turn, are inclusive and accessible.

Comment & policy | 9th December 2024

Time to take play seriously!

Launch of a new report with key recommendations for Government Ministers and Departments on how to prioritise childrens' wellbeing

About us | 7th November 2024

Our new three-year partnership with Octopus Group

We’ve got some big news to share. Fields in Trust has been selected as Octopus Group’s new environmental charity partner!

About us | 30th September 2024

Our new partnership with Hampden & Co

Fields in Trust is delighted to announce a new partnership with Hampden & Co, welcoming the organisation as a Strategic Partner.

Comment & policy | 30th September 2024

Getting Planning Right for green spaces: National Planning Policy Framework

All submissions to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) consultation are in!  Here is our executive summary of how we think Planning reforms need to deliver better outcomes.

Protection successes | 21st September 2024

Protected Park Spotlight: Perry Hall Park, Birmingham

At Fields in Trust, we’re dedicated to championing access to nature, often focusing on the value and importance of parks and green spaces. But in honour of World Rivers Day (Sunday 22 September), we're turning our attention to the blue spaces within our parks — like the River Tame which flows through Perry Hall Park in Birmingham. Let’s dive in…

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Comment & policy | 9th September 2024

The important role of parks and green spaces in the National Planning Policy Framework

In this blog, Alison McCann, Research and Policy Manager at Fields in Trust discusses the current consultation on the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and the significance of parks and green spaces in creating healthier communities.

Community | 22nd August 2024

Protected Park Spotlight: The Meadows in Edinburgh

This month, we’re thrilled to spotlight The Meadows as it hosts Underbelly’s Circus Hub, a key venue of the world-renowned Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

About us | 24th July 2024

HRH The Prince of Wales announced as Patron of Fields in Trust

Fields in Trust is honoured that HRH The Prince of Wales is to become Patron of the charity and continue to advocate for the crucial role parks and green space play in our towns and cities.

Community | 23rd July 2024

Protected Park Spotlight: Harlech Community Council King George V Field

In the first blog of our Protect Park Spotlight series, Joe Patton celebrates Harlech Community Council King George V Field, delving into the positive impacts it has on the local community and its appeal as a visitor attraction.

Comment & policy | 8th July 2024

Election fever is over, the results are in and there are immediate opportunities to focus on our parks and green spaces

We stand ready to work with the incoming government to deliver a future that parks and green spaces deserve.

Comment & policy | 27th June 2024

What are the UK’s political parties saying about parks and green spaces?

We’ve taken a closer look at the four main Party Manifestos to provide you with a summary of commitments on the issues that we care about.

Campaigns | 22nd June 2024

A round of a-paws: Celebrating Bark For Our Parks

From the coastal paths of Cornwall to the hills of the Scottish Highlands, hundreds of dog owners and their four-legged friends made their walks count in May by taking part in Bark For Our Parks. 

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