Adventure Playgrounds Wales – Funding Guide

Introduction

Adventure Playgrounds Wales recognises the significant role playgrounds play in enhancing community cohesion, supporting child development, and fostering inclusive spaces. Our aim is to provide comprehensive guidance to assist local communities, schools, and parish councils in securing essential funding for playground projects across Wales.

Funding Sources Overview

Identifying suitable funding sources is essential for successful playground development. This guide clearly outlines various avenues such as grants, crowdfunding, and alternative funding methods, enabling your community to choose the most appropriate funding solutions.

Detailed Funding Sources

This section includes carefully selected funding providers relevant to playground and community improvement projects, with specific opportunities unique to Welsh communities as well as broader UK-wide options.

Wales-Specific Grant Providers

• National Lottery Awards for All Wales – Grants from £300 to £20,000 aimed specifically at community playground projects.
  Visit Website
• Community Facilities Programme (Welsh Government) – Offers significant capital funding for local facility improvements.
  gov.wales/community-facilities-programme
• Funding Wales – An invaluable resource for identifying suitable local, national, and international funding options tailored to Welsh community needs.
  funding.cymru
• Moondance Foundation – Provides transformative project grants across Wales.
  moondancefoundation.org.uk
• Volunteering Wales Main Grant Scheme – Supports projects enhancing community volunteering efforts across Wales.
  wcva.cymru
• Gwendoline and Margaret Davies Charity – Grants to aid various community enhancement projects in Wales.
  play.wales

UK-Wide Grant Providers

• National Lottery Good Causes – Offers funding support for community playgrounds and outdoor spaces.
  lotterygoodcauses.org.uk
• Groundwork UK – Financial support for community-led environmental improvements.
  groundwork.org.uk
• Greggs Foundation Community Funding – Local community projects near Greggs outlets.
  greggsfoundation.org.uk
• Get Grants Funding Finder – Directory of various funding opportunities.
  getgrants.org.uk
• Entrust Landfill Community Fund – Grants sourced from landfill operators for local enhancements.
  entrust.org.uk
• Disability Grants – Grants specifically for accessibility and inclusivity projects.
  disability-grants.org
• Funds Online & Grants4Schools – Comprehensive resources for education-based projects.
  fundsonline.org.uk | grants4schools.info

Crowdfunding

Crowdfunding empowers communities by enabling collective fundraising, ensuring everyone can contribute to the development of local playgrounds and recreational spaces. This method is transparent and effective, allowing stakeholders to contribute directly to projects they care about.

• Spacehive
• JustGiving
• Crowdfunder

Alternative Funding Ideas

Alternative fundraising methods are valuable complements to grants and crowdfunding, engaging the community further and providing sustainable financial support through diverse initiatives.

• Community fundraising events (fairs, raffles, sponsored events)
• Corporate Sponsorship – Collaborations with local businesses for mutual benefits and community involvement
• Local Authority Grants – Exploring discretionary funding options offered by local councils and authorities.

Tips for Successful Funding Applications

Improve your funding application outcomes by clearly demonstrating the need, impact, inclusivity, and sustainability of your playground project. Accurate budgets, timelines, and robust evidence of community support are key elements.

• Clearly state your project’s objectives and community benefits
• Provide detailed, realistic budgets and clear timelines
• Highlight inclusivity, accessibility, and sustainability
• Include supportive documentation such as community surveys, testimonials, or support letters

Why Choose Adventure Playgrounds Wales?

Adventure Playgrounds Wales offers dedicated expertise and comprehensive project management tailored specifically to Welsh communities. Our commitment to excellence ensures high-quality, durable, and inspiring playground installations, successfully enhancing community spaces across Wales.

• Expert playground project management tailored to Welsh communities.
• Proven record of successful community playground installations.
• End-to-end project support from concept to completion.