Useful organisations

Association of Play Industries (API)
The lead trade body representing manufacturers of playground equipment and safer surfacing.
http://www.api-play.org

British Toy and Hobby Association (BTHA)
Represents the interests of toy manufacturers in the UK.
http://www.btha.co.uk/

4Children
A national organisation promoting play and out-of-school care facilities for all children.
http://www.4children.org.uk/

Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)

http://www.culture.gov.uk/

Department for Education (DfE)
http://www.education.gov.uk/

Kids National Development Division
Promotes inclusive play for disabled children through research, publications and advice.
http://www.kids.org.uk/

Learning Through Landscapes
A national charity which aims to help schools improve their grounds for the benefit of children.
http://www.ltl.org.uk/

London Play
A campaigning organisation which supports out-of-school play services across the capital.
http://www.londonplay.org.uk/

Play England
Play England campaigns for all children and young people to have the freedom and space to play throughout childhood.
http://www.playengland.org.uk/

Play Providers Association (PPA)
The trade association which aims to promote, develop and protect the interests of all businesses engaged in providing enclosed play facilities.
http://www.playproviders.org.uk/

Play Scotland
The lead organisation for children's play in Scotland.
http://www.playscotland.org/

Play Wales
The national organisation for children's play in Wales.
http://www.playwales.org.uk/

Playday
Playday a national campaign and annual celebration of children's right to play, coordinated by Play England, working in partnership with Play Wales, Play Scotland and Playboard Northern Ireland.
http://www.playday.org.uk/

Skillsactive
Skillsactive works across the UK leading the development of playwork education and training.
http://www.skillsactive.com/playwork

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