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

Community engagement findings & site identification

January 6, 2025 12:00 AM - March 3, 2025 11:59 PM

The findings from the community engagement process were assessed to support and inform PlayZone development. In addition, factors such as location, operating partners and access to partner match funding were considered. Refurbishing the existing court at Plaistow Park and installing a new PlayZone site at Beckton District Park South were identified as the priority areas for the borough.