Below are links to national play organisations, play associations in Wales and national organisations relating to play.
National Play Organisations
Play Wales - An independent charity and national play organisation promoting and supporting the right to play of all children in Wales
Play England - Works to give children and young people in England regular access to free, inclusive, local play provision and play space
PlayBoard Northern Ireland - The leading agency for the development and promotion of children and young people's play in Northern Ireland
Play Scotland - Works to promote the importance of play for all children and young people, and campaigns to create increased play opportunities in the community
Play Associations - Wales
Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan - Re-create
Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire - Purple Routes Play Project
Ceredigion - RAY Ceredigion Child's Play Project
National Organisations
Children in Wales - The national umbrella organisation for those working with children and young people in Wales
Children's Links - Committed to improving the life experiences of children, young people and their families
Child Rights Information Network - Campaigns for children’s rights
Children’s Commissioner for Wales - Advocates for children’s rights and protection in Wales
Children’s Commissioner for England - Promotes the views and best interests of children and young people in England
Children in England - Aims to create a fairer world for children, young people and families by championing the voluntary organisations which work on their behalf in England
Children in Northern Ireland - Regional umbrella organisation for the children's sector in Northern Ireland
Children in Scotland - The national agency for voluntary, statutory and professional organisations and individuals working with children and their families in Scotland
Clybiau Plant Cymru Kids' Clubs - Promotes, develops and supports quality, affordable, accessible out of school childcare clubs across Wales
Fields in Trust (FIT) - Aims to ensure that everyone has access to free, local outdoor spaces for sport, play and recreation
Free Play Network - Network of individuals and organisations committed to promoting free play opportunities for children
International Council for Children’s Play - The ICCP's aim is to promote research on children's play and toys
International Play Association (IPA) - An international non-governmental organisation. IPA’s purpose is to protect, preserve and promote the child’s right to play as a fundamental human right
IPA Scotland - The Scotland branch of the International Play Association (IPA)
Kids - National organisation that supports and promotes the rights of disabled children
Learning through Landscapes (LTL) - Aims to enable children to connect with nature, be more active, be more engaged with their learning, develop their social skills and have fun
Mudiad Ysgolion Meithrin - Aims to give every young child in Wales the opportunity to benefit from early years services and experiences through the medium of Welsh
National Children’s Bureau (NCB) - National charity which supports children, young people, families and those who work with them
NICMA - Promotes quality home based childcare and learning
Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People - Safeguards and promotes the rights and best interests of children and young people
Scotland's Commissioner for Children and Young People - aims to ensure that all children and young people in Scotland have their rights respected
SkillsActive - The sector skills council for playwork in the UK
Wales Pre-School Providers Association (WPPA) - provides pre-school care and education in Wales