Media Contact

If you have a press or media enquiry please contact:
Mary Lubrano, Head of Communications
t: 024 7641 4999 m: 07999550452 e: [email protected] 


Chancellor urged not to cut children’s access to free outdoor play

The government has the power to make a significant positive impact on children’s health and wellbeing in the budget this…


Life Off Screen for Bradford families

The Association of Play Industries is supporting JU:MP (Join Us: Move. Play) who are launching a brand new initiative, Screen…


Equal Play in Northern Ireland?

The Association of Play Industries (API) recently launched its Equal Play campaign based on new research which showed that access…


The state of play in Wales: Data shows unfair ‘postcode lottery’ of play opportunities

Last month, the Association of Play Industries (API) launched its Equal Play campaign based on new research which showed that…


The state of play in Scotland: Detailed data analysis shows children’s play opportunities are a ‘postcode lottery’

Last month, the Association of Play Industries (API) launched its Equal Play campaign based on new research which showed that…


New study finds access to public play spaces is unfair and unequal

Access to public play spaces in the UK is unfair and unequal, according to new research.  A Freedom of Information…


It’s #PlayDay2021!

Today is PlayDay, the national day for play and the API has released a short video to celebrate. Public playgrounds…


Campaign for Children: Children’s sector’s letter to Telegraph says children must be at the heart of recovery plans

The Association of Play Industries has signed a letter to the Telegraph with over 100 other children’s sector organisations, calling…


Your turn now, Boris! Pressure mounts on Westminster to invest in a Summer of Play

Boris Johnson’s Government faces renewed pressure today to pledge urgent and sustained funding for public play spaces to help children…


Join the Summer of Play

The API are joining the #SummerOfPlay campaign to give children the space, time, and freedom to play this summer as…