Innovation in Play: Improving Child Outcomes

This £3 million funding opportunity invites organisations to develop and deliver practical solutions that promote the value of play and expand access to high-quality, real-world play experiences for children and young people. Applicants should focus on innovative approaches that demonstrate measurable improvements in child outcomes through play-based interventions. Funding is available to support project development, implementation, and evaluation. Organisations of all sizes, including charities, social enterprises, schools, and community groups, are encouraged to apply. Projects should address barriers to play access and showcase how play can enhance children's physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development.