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Become a Play England Supporter
Play England is building a national movement to restore a play-based childhood for all children in England by 2035.
By becoming a supporter, you’re helping us make play a normal, accepted and visible part of everyday life again — by changing hearts, minds, spaces and systems so that every child has the time, space, freedom and opportunity to play.
What it means to be a supporter
Play England’s Supporters Network brings together people and organisations who believe in children’s right to play, as set out in Article 31 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and our Charter for Children’s Play.
Supporters are part of a growing movement — helping us champion play nationally and locally.
Why become a supporter?
By joining the Supporters Network, you’ll:
Receive updates on national campaigns, policy and legislation
Get news and insights from across the play sector
Hear about events, consultations and research shaping the future of play
Stay informed about the launch of Play England’s 2026 membership offer
There’s no cost to join — just your commitment to the Charter for Children’s Play and belief that #ItAllStartsWithPlay!
Who can join?
Anyone who believes every child should have the freedom to play:
Parents, carers and community champions
Playworkers, educators and designers
Local authorities, charities and play organisations
Policymakers, planners and researchers
Together, we can create the conditions for play sufficiency — securing time, space, opportunity, acceptance and rights for all children, in all communities.
Join Today
Sign up as a supporter, commit to the Charter for Children’s Play, and help secure the right to play for every child in England.