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According to our latest Green Space Index research, a worrying 45% of people in Britain do not have good access to playing fields, despite their importance in supporting our health and wellbeing.
Last night, we celebrated our Centenary by bringing together some of Britain's leading sporting and environmental organisations, long-standing supporters, and our FIT ambassadors to mark an extraordinary history of protecting the nation's green spaces.
We are delighted to welcome Jill Scott MBE as our new President.
We are delighted to mark World Environment Day by welcoming our newest Fields in Trust Ambassador, Tony Juniper CBE.
A special centenary celebration is being held in Edinburgh next weekend to showcase 100 years of protecting playing fields across Scotland.
Fields in Trust Launches National Radio Campaign to Protect Parks and Green Spaces
MPs recently debated children's access to playgrounds in Westminster Hall for the first time in eight years, highlighting that one in three children lack a nearby playground, as evidenced by the Green Space Index.
As we begin 2025 and look ahead to the coming year, it is the perfect time to highlight Edinburgh's Starbank Park, a Fields in Trust-protected park that is home to some incredible trees, from the iconic cherry blossoms to the historic sycamore tree. In the spirit of looking forward to new seasons, we want to highlight how the trees we protect - alongside the volunteers who care for them - make this park a truly special place.
Launch of a new report with key recommendations for Government Ministers and Departments on how to prioritise childrens' wellbeing
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.
We’ve got some big news to share. Fields in Trust has been selected as Octopus Group’s new environmental charity partner!
Fields in Trust is delighted to announce a new partnership with Hampden & Co, welcoming the organisation as a Strategic Partner.