We have a range of funding and sponsorship opportunities right across Play England. To find out more about the ways in which you can work with us please contact us.

Sponsorship opportunity: Playday 2012

Playday is the annual celebration of children's right to play, a national day highlighting the importance of play in children's lives. Playday traditionally takes place on the first Wednesday of August, and in 2012 will celebrate its 25th year.

On Playday and throughout the summer, children, young people and communities get out to play at hundreds of locally organised events across the UK, ranging from small neighbourhood gatherings to large public events.

As well as a celebration, Playday also raises awareness about serious issues affecting children's play, for example calling for more play-friendly streets and a reverse in the decline in adventurous play opportunities.

Why sponsor Playday?

• Association with biggest play sector event in the UK, backed up by a national opinion poll and a comprehensive body of research.
• National brand exposure - around 3/4 million parents, children and young people attend hundreds of events across the UK.
• Join regular campaign supporters including Natural England, Groundwork, Fields in Trust and the Children's Commissioner for England.
• Extensive media coverage,  which generated 324 million opportunities to read and hear about Playday in 2011.

Previous Playday sponsors include Savlon, Persil, the British Toy and Hobby Association, the Big Lottery Fund and Disney Interactive. If you would like to explore how working in partnership with Playday can help your organisation and discuss how we can tailor a sponsorship package to suit your needs, please contact Claire Colvine on 0207 833 6839.