Our story
LONDON PLAY·SUNDAY, 7 JULY 2019·
Established in 1998, London Play is the voice for children’s play in London. We were set up as a charitable company to enable, deliver, support, protect and sustain play provision, especially in areas of greatest need, to ensure that our beneficiaries – the capital’s 1.8 million children – have a better start in life. We have led successful campaigns, del
ivered innovative play opportunities, provided training and support, and raised play’s profile within London, the UK and across the world. Our vision: A city where every child has the space, freedom and time to play
Specifically, we want:
The capital’s 1.8 million children to have high-quality, accessible and inclusive play opportunities near to where they live
A reduction in air toxicity, particularly in areas where children play and learn
Neighbourhoods to welcome and support children to be as independent as they feel ready to be
Play to be a statutory, well-funded and planned-for provision at the local and central government level
London to be recognised as a world-class city for children to grow up and an exemplar for how cities should treat their young people
The power of play to bring people together to create happier, more cohesive communities that welcome children
