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We champion and support the UK's parks and green spaces by protecting them for people to enjoy, forever.

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@FieldsInTrust
Fields in Trust ๐Ÿ’š
1 year
1 in 3 children in Britain (2.3mn) don't have access to any nearby playgrounds ๐Ÿ›. Our 2024 Green Space Index, released today, reveals shocking new data with clear implications for childrenโ€™s health, wellbeing, & physical activity levels. ๐Ÿ”— ๐Ÿงต1/6 #GSI2024
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@FieldsInTrust
Fields in Trust ๐Ÿ’š
1 month
We support the Raising the Nation Play Commissionโ€™s call for a National Play Strategy for England. Will you join us? . Read the Final Report of the year-long independent inquiry โ€˜Everything to Play For': . @CFYoungLives . #EverythingtoPlayFor
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@FieldsInTrust
Fields in Trust ๐Ÿ’š
4 months
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 ๐ŸŒณ
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@FieldsInTrust
Fields in Trust ๐Ÿ’š
9 months
3/ Find out more about the partnership from Sally Barney, our Head of Fundraising, who shares the journey from application to selection โ€“ and what this means for our impact on our future. ๐Ÿ’š๐ŸŒ. ๐Ÿ”— @Octopus_Group_ ๐Ÿงต [3/3].
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Weโ€™ve got some big news to share. Fields in Trust has been selected as Octopus Groupโ€™s new environmental charity partner!ย 
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Fields in Trust ๐Ÿ’š
9 months
2/ As 1 of only 2 charities selected for this 3-year partnership, weโ€™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.
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Weโ€™ve got some big news to share. Fields in Trust has been selected as Octopus Groupโ€™s new environmental charity partner!ย 
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Fields in Trust ๐Ÿ’š
9 months
1/๐Ÿ“ฃ Huge news! Weโ€™re thrilled to announce that Fields in Trust has been chosen as @Octopus_Group_'s new environmental charity partner ๐ŸŽ‰. ๐Ÿ”— #OctopusGiving #GreenSpaces #CharityPartnership #TogetherForChange #AccessToNature . ๐Ÿงต [1/3].
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Weโ€™ve got some big news to share. Fields in Trust has been selected as Octopus Groupโ€™s new environmental charity partner!ย 
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Fields in Trust ๐Ÿ’š
9 months
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!๐Ÿ’š. You can find out more about the people behind our charity here ๐Ÿ”—
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Fields in Trust ๐Ÿ’š
9 months
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ 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 โ€” currently referenced only once throughout the entire framework.
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@FieldsInTrust
Fields in Trust ๐Ÿ’š
9 months
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 forever๐Ÿ”— 3/3 ๐Ÿงต.
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Imagine what it would be like if there were no parks or green spaces in your community.ย Find out how you can help us make sure theyโ€™re here forever.
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Fields in Trust ๐Ÿ’š
9 months
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.โŒ.
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bbc.co.uk
Stockton and Newcastle councils are among those raising concerns about the future of the service.
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Fields in Trust ๐Ÿ’š
9 months
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 ๐Ÿงต. Read more๐Ÿ”—
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bbc.co.uk
Stockton and Newcastle councils are among those raising concerns about the future of the service.
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@FieldsInTrust
Fields in Trust ๐Ÿ’š
9 months
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. ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธSpeakers include @drwilliambird, @fergusrun100 & more. ๐Ÿ“…17 Oct, 9.30-3.30. Book your place๐Ÿ”—.
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Fields in Trust ๐Ÿ’š
10 months
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 studiโ€ฆ.
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Fields in Trust ๐Ÿ’š
10 months
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 form๐Ÿ”— โณ31 October 2024 . 3/3 ๐Ÿงต
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Fields in Trust ๐Ÿ’š
10 months
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 Trustโ€™s Guidance as a positive and proactive tool. ๐Ÿ”— 2/3 ๐Ÿงต
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Fields in Trust ๐Ÿ’š
10 months
1/๐Ÿ“ฃ Designers, landscape architects, local government teams โ€“ we need you! . Weโ€™re excited to be working with @LDADesign to update our Guidance for Outdoor Sport and Play, Beyond the Six Acre Standard. ๐Ÿ”— 1/3 ๐Ÿงต
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Fields in Trust ๐Ÿ’š
10 months
RT @BOSFonline: Weโ€™re excited to see Perry Hall Park and the local volunteer group, Friends of Perry Hall Park, featured by @FieldsInTrust!โ€ฆ.
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Fields in Trust ๐Ÿ’š
10 months
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 ๐Ÿ”—.
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All submissions to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) consultation are in!ย  Here is our executive summary of how we think Planning reforms needโ€ฆ
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Fields in Trust ๐Ÿ’š
10 months
2/ โ€œWe wholeheartedly back any planning reforms that will see new houses & communities developed. But they must provide the green space โ€“ & protect existing parks โ€“ to ensure these communities can lead healthy & happy lives. It cannot be an either-or.โ€ -Helen Griffiths. 2/3 ๐Ÿงต.
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Fields in Trust ๐Ÿ’š
10 months
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. ๐Ÿ”—. 1/3 ๐Ÿงต.
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telegraph.co.uk
Plots of land with local green space protection status are vulnerable to construction
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@FieldsInTrust
Fields in Trust ๐Ÿ’š
10 months
September was a busy month for Fields in Trust! ๐Ÿ‚. Catch up on all our latest news and updates in last month's newsletter ๐Ÿ—ž๏ธ Sign up for monthly updates sent straight to your inbox ๐Ÿ”—
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