Protect play, protect childhood - and protect the spaces that make it possible
Today, the world's eyes turn to the World Cup. Today is also UNICEF’s International Day of Play and the timing could not be more powerful.
Our open letter to save the nation’s playing fields featured in new CMSC report
We’re delighted that our 2025 open letter to save the nation’s playing fields, led by our fantastic President Jill Scott MBE, has been highlighted in the Culture, Media and Sport Committee’s new “Game On” report.
Our response to the Government’s consultation on proposed changes to the NPPF
The Government’s consultation on proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) closed on Tuesday 10th March.
Our response to the government’s proposed changes to statutory consultees in the planning system
Today the government’s consultation on proposed changes to the statutory consultee system closes – this article outlines our response.
MPs debate access to Playgrounds
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.
Time to take play seriously!
Launch of a new report with key recommendations for Government Ministers and Departments on how to prioritise childrens' wellbeing
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New UK government 'must address play crisis’ as a third of children in Britain do not have access to any nearby playgrounds
According to our latest Green Space Index research, 2.3 million children in Britain under the age of nine (31%), live more than a ten-minute walk from the nearest playground.
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