Football Foundation funding for PlayZones

The Football Foundation's PlayZone programme plans to create 330 Playzones across the UK as part of a £92m investment by the end of 2025.

London Borough of Newham have been accepted into this programme and now has the opportunity to apply for up to 75% funding for new or refurbished multi-use games areas in six locations across the borough.

Across 2023-24, the Council are engaging with local communities to:

Collect evidence of local need to inform the next stage of the project.
Identify which sports would benefit each neighbourhood.
Ensure any new facilities will be accessible and welcoming to everyone.

Further information can be found here: Football Foundation PlayZones Programme | Football Foundation

A map of possible locations can be found here: Possible PlayZone locations - Google My Maps

Phases

Phases overview

Phase 1: Evidence gathering

Evidence gathering

Phase 2: Submission of Evidence

Submission of Evidence

Phase 3: Checks and Approvals

Checks and Approvals

Phase 4: Narrowing the focus & community engagement

Narrowing the focus & community engagement

Phase 5: Community engagement findings & site identification

Community engagement findings & site identification

Phase 6: Full application development

Full application development

Phase 7: Next Steps

Next Steps

Narrowing the focus & community engagement

September 2, 2024 11:00 PM - December 23, 2024 11:59 PM

A range of engagement took place over a 12-month period that included discussions with individual residents, local community groups and organisations, focus group conversations and individual and organisation surveys which informed PlayZone site development. Undertaking the community engagement process confirmed the need/demand for additional high quality/inclusive facilities in this area.