1 in 3 children in Britain (2.3mn) don't have access to any nearby playgrounds 🛝. Our 2024 Green Space Index, released today, reveals shocking new data with clear implications for children’s health, wellbeing, & physical activity levels. 🔗 🧵1/6 #GSI2024

We support the Raising the Nation Play Commission’s call for a National Play Strategy for England. Will you join us? . Read the Final Report of the year-long independent inquiry ‘Everything to Play For': . @CFYoungLives . #EverythingtoPlayFor

Every green space protected is a win for future generations. Hear our new radio ad on Heart and Smooth digital platforms to hear why protecting our parks matters! #ProtectOurParks 🌳

3/ Find out more about the partnership from Sally Barney, our Head of Fundraising, who shares the journey from application to selection – and what this means for our impact on our future. 💚🌍. 🔗 @Octopus_Group_ 🧵 [3/3].

2/ As 1 of only 2 charities selected for this 3-year partnership, we’ll receive an unrestricted grant, alongside guidance & support from the amazing @Octopus_Group_ team to help us in our mission of ensuring everyone has quality green space close to home.

1/📣 Huge news! We’re thrilled to announce that Fields in Trust has been chosen as @Octopus_Group_'s new environmental charity partner 🎉. 🔗 #OctopusGiving #GreenSpaces #CharityPartnership #TogetherForChange #AccessToNature . 🧵 [1/3].

This #TrusteeWeek, we want to give a special shout-out to the brilliant individuals who dedicate their time, skills, and passion to serve as trustees for Fields in Trust!💚. You can find out more about the people behind our charity here 🔗

🎙️ Today in Parliament, our trustee Clive Betts MP raised an important question regarding the National Planning Policy Framework #NPPF, highlighting the need to consider children and young people — currently referenced only once throughout the entire framework.

3/ We are facing a parks emergency and must act now to reverse these alarming trends. Find out how you can help us make sure our parks and green spaces are here forever🔗 3/3 🧵.

2/Our #GSI2024 research indicates north-east England already doesn't meet min levels of provision when it comes to parks & green spaces. & over a quarter of a million residents don't have access to a park or green space within a 10-minute walk from home.❌.

1/ Parks and green spaces across the country are under threat from council funding cuts, with fears that those in north-east England will be among those hit hardest. 1/3 🧵. Read more🔗

Don't miss out on the @forum_parks 2024 Conference for a fantastic day of learning & networking, focussed on finding solutions to the crisis in urban parks. 🗣️Speakers include @drwilliambird, @fergusrun100 & more. 📅17 Oct, 9.30-3.30. Book your place🔗.

RT @LDADesign: What do you think are the best examples of UK public open spaces that you've been involved in? We are looking for case studi….

3/ From community involvement to design to management of city parks, community woodlands, playing pitches & more. If you have an example of a project that you have led or been involved in, please fill in our short form🔗 ⏳31 October 2024 . 3/3 🧵

2/ We're seeking projects that have delivered the best examples of public open spaces across the UK that have been created using Fields in Trust’s Guidance as a positive and proactive tool. 🔗 2/3 🧵

1/📣 Designers, landscape architects, local government teams – we need you! . We’re excited to be working with @LDADesign to update our Guidance for Outdoor Sport and Play, Beyond the Six Acre Standard. 🔗 1/3 🧵

RT @BOSFonline: We’re excited to see Perry Hall Park and the local volunteer group, Friends of Perry Hall Park, featured by @FieldsInTrust!….

3/ To find out more about our thoughts on proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework (#NPPF), including details on our submission to the consultation, read our blog 🔗.

2/ “We wholeheartedly back any planning reforms that will see new houses & communities developed. But they must provide the green space – & protect existing parks – to ensure these communities can lead healthy & happy lives. It cannot be an either-or.” -Helen Griffiths. 2/3 🧵.

1/ We need to make sure that we get the balance right. Our CEO, Helen Griffiths, shared her thoughts on the proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework (#NPPF) in the @Telegraph. 🔗. 1/3 🧵.

September was a busy month for Fields in Trust! 🍂. Catch up on all our latest news and updates in last month's newsletter 🗞️ Sign up for monthly updates sent straight to your inbox 🔗