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The newly formed team brings together representatives from the UK’s leading play providers

The API welcomes the Chancellor’s announcement of an £18 million investment in playgrounds across the UK.

A new national survey commissioned by the Association of Play Industries, and carried out by The Education Company, reveals a concerning picture of outdoor play provision in England’s primary schools.

A landmark report from the Raising the Nation Play Commission was launched yesterday – on the #InternationalDayOfPlay.

The Association of Play Industries (API) is urging its members, partners and supporters to participate in the Government’s NHS Consultation.

Join us in urging the new Government to invest in playgrounds

Pathway To Play Campaign Urges Next UK Government to Invest in Public Playgrounds

The Association of Play Industries (API) is launching a new campaign – Pathway To Play - urging the next UK government to invest significantly in public playgrounds.

The Association of Play Industries (API) marked a significant milestone as members and guests gathered for the 40th Annual General Meeting and Dinner.

The Association of Play Industries (API) is delighted to announce that GroundsFest will be the primary sponsor of this year’s special Annual General Meeting to celebrate 40 years of the API.

The Association of Play Industries (API) is thrilled to mark its fortieth anniversary this year, a significant milestone in their commitment to promoting children's play across the UK. As the lead trade association for the play industry, the API has been dedicated to supporting its members since their establishment in 1984.

The first ever GroundsFest, held at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, on 20 and 21 September, proved to be a huge success for the play sector.

The Association of Play Industries is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Amanda Gummer as their new Independent Chair. A psychologist and CEO of research consultancy Fundamentally Children, Amanda brings over 20 years’ experience of working with children and families and is passionate about children’s play.

On Thursday 06 July 2023, the Association of Play Industries held a special Annual General Meeting (AGM) and dinner at Coombe Abbey, Warwickshire. During the event, they launched two new research projects focusing on enhancing children's play opportunities.

The government has the power to make a significant positive impact on children’s health and wellbeing in the budget this week, despite fears of another round of austerity.

The Association of Play Industries is supporting JU:MP (Join Us: Move. Play) who are launching a brand new initiative, Screen Off Life On, to support Bradford families to swap screen time for activities off screen this National Playday (3 August). Screen Off Life On is a public resource, co-created by Bradford families and tailored for children, young people and adults to help Bradford families get up, get out, and get happy!

The Association of Play Industries (API) recently launched its Equal Play campaign based on new research which showed that access to public play spaces in the UK is unfair and unequal. A Freedom of Information survey revealed that some UK regions have almost five times the free-to-access play provision of others.  Given the enormous variation in play provision across the UK, the API has been inundated with requests for local data. In response to these queries, we are sharing maps outlining the state of play in each of the UK nations.

Last month, the Association of Play Industries (API) launched its Equal Play campaign based on new research which showed that access to public play spaces in the UK is unfair and unequal. A Freedom of Information survey revealed that some UK regions have almost five times the free-to-access play provision of others.

Last month, the Association of Play Industries (API) launched its Equal Play campaign based on new research which showed that access to public play spaces in the UK is unfair and unequal. A Freedom of Information survey revealed that some UK regions have almost five times the free-to-access play provision of others.

The API’s Equal Play campaign is calling for: