It champions play as a powerful tool to tackle inequality, create inclusive spaces, and build stronger neighbourhoods.
Last updated: 24 March 2026
Next review: 8 January 2027
Creative Engagement Services CIC: Weekly pop‑up street‑play sessions designed and delivered with young trainees.
The Leyton Midland Collective: Intergenerational art, play and sensory‑friendly sessions across Leyton.
OrganicLea CIC: Forest School and ESOL through‑play for migrant families at Hawkwood Nursery.
Natural Gardeners Club: Allotment-based sensory garden, mud kitchen and nature play for families in temporary accommodation and SEND families.
Daphne & Friends CIC: Fortnightly sensory and creative sessions for bereaved siblings, including SEND.
Kook Ensemble: Inclusive circus skills programme for SEND pupils at Buxton School.
E4Under4 CIC: A week of free, inclusive early-years play sessions at Pimp Hall for families under pressure.
The Castle Play Space CIC: Sensory SEND sessions, free-flow, play and home play‑box support for families facing hardship.
Lymore Gardens FC CIC / LB Creative Group: Youth-led creative play and inclusive sport with estate pop‑ups.
The Mill @ Coppermill: Sensory-friendly baking and craft sessions for SEND children.
The Engine Shed: Monthly interest-led train club for autistic children, plus a supported summer trip.
Play matters. It supports mental and physical health, reduces isolation, and helps people of all ages feel connected. Yet not everyone has equal access to safe, fun spaces. Together We Play is part of our ambition to make Waltham Forest a more equal borough, creating opportunities for everyone to benefit from play.
Together We Play is a £50,000 fund to create inclusive, community-led play opportunities across Waltham Forest.
Our focus is on reducing inequalities for residents who experience barriers to play. This may include families in temporary accommodation, young carers, children and young people with SEND, migrant families, intergenerational connections or other groups facing disadvantage (for example, low-income households).
The grant scheme is designed to support activities taking place in Waltham Forest between May and October 2026.