Campaigning for play: a toolbox

Published date: 09.04.2024

This toolbox is part of our Communities Unite for Play project, funded by Trust for London. It is aimed to help anyone who wants to campaign for better play provision – playgrounds, play spaces or services – in their neighbourhood.

Note that this toolbox is itself under construction! Some tools are in draft and some are yet to be uploaded here but we will continue to add to this over the coming months. Please do get in touch to let us know what tools would help you via info@londonplay.org.uk

MAKING THE CASE FOR PLAY: Why play is important, why it's needed and all the evidence you need to power your campaign

POWER IN PLAY: Who is responsible for providing play facilities, opportunities or services in London? Who has the power to change things? And how can you influence them?

MOBILISING AND ORGANISING YOUR COMMUNITY: Strong support from your community for your campaign is crucial to success. How can you engage others? TOOLS COMING SOON.....

FUNDING FOR PLAY: Community Infrastructure Levy DRAFT TOOL

PEOPLE FOR PLAY 2024: Campaigners' workshop, London Play presentation

PEOPLE FOR PLAY 2024: Campaigners' workshop, Fair Play Barnet presentation on accessible playgrounds

11 June 2024 was the first ever International Day of Play. London’s children took to the streets around Parliament to celebrate and demand their right to play. This short film shows their power!

London Play Press Releases

Children take power of play to heart of Westminster

Hundreds of children from across the capital converged in joyful noisy chaos on Parliament Square in Westminster yesterday to mark the first ever International Day of Play.

Past work

Communities Unite for Play (2022-2024)

This two year project sees London Play working alongside local play campaigners, supporting them to successfully challenge threats to local play spaces or services; and influence decisions relating to play.