The following links are relevant to the West Midlands play sector. For links to national organisations please visit our resources section.
Advantage West Midlands is the Regional Development Agency (RDA) for the West Midlands. Their role is to lead the economic development of the region, working alongside a wide range of public, private and voluntary sectors partners.
http://www.advantagewm.co.uk/
Culture West Midlands is the Regional Cultural Consortium representing Birmingham, the Black Country, Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire, Staffordshire, Shropshire, Hereford and Worcestershire.
http://www.culturewm.org.uk/
Government Office West Midlands work to deliver, influence and develop government programmes and initiatives in the region by working with relevant organisations to meet local needs. They also act as ears, eyes and a local voice for Whitehall, reflecting back to central government the interests of the region to inform policy development.
http://www.go-wm.gov.uk/
G:up exists to develop the West Midlands as a region that respects and acts upon the needs, interests and aspirations of children and young people, and the voluntary and community organisations that work with them.
http://www.growingupinthewestmidlands.info/about
The mission of RegenWM is to promote and develop regeneration excellence in the West Midlands.
http://www.regenwm.org/
The Centre works with groups in the West Midlands to raise awareness of playwork education and training.
http://www.playworkwestmidlands.org.uk/
West Midlands LGA is a voluntary association of the 38 local authorities in the region. It represents the broad range of local government interests as well as influencing regional policies which affect the 'economic, social and environmental well being' of their communities.
http://www.wmlga.gov.uk/
The West Midlands Regional Assembly is committed to working to maximise economic, social and environmental well-being and quality of life for all of these people, now and in the future.
http://www.wmra.gov.uk/
Supporting the development of a strong, diverse and vibrant children and young people's voluntary and community sector.
http://www.wcvys.co.uk/home