This competition funds organisations to create practical, evidence-based solutions that reignite the importance of play and increase access to high-quality, real-world play experiences. Projects should focus on reducing inequalities, supporting families and communities, and enhancing play across home, education, and community settings. Funding supports 12-month projects with budgets from £200,000 to £500,000, aiming to improve learning, development, health, and wellbeing outcomes for children and young people up to 18 years old.
Eligible applicants include organisations of any size from the public sector, non-profit, private sector, and local authorities, including those based internationally. Projects must be led by a single legal entity, conducted mainly in the UK, and last 12 months starting 1 February 2027 with budgets
