A new national funding programme has launched to protect, restore and grow staffed adventure playgrounds across England.
The Adventure Playground Fund is a £500,000 programme offering unrestricted grants of £20,000 to £50,000, alongside expert sustainability support and peer learning. It is designed to help adventure playgrounds build long-term financial resilience and safeguard their future. The fund has been made possible through a philanthropic donation, reflecting growing recognition of the importance of adventure playgrounds.