# PLAY WALES/CHWARAE CYMRU

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1068926
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** March 28, 1998
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1068926


## Contact

- **Address:** Park House, Greyfriars Road, CARDIFF
- **Postcode:** CF10 3AF
- **Phone:** 02920486050
- **Email:** mail@playwales.org.uk
- **Website:** www.play.wales



## Activities

**Objects:** The objects of the charity are, for the benefit of the public:(a) To provide and assist in the provision of facilities and services for play, recreation, education and other leisure-time occupation for all children throughout the world, including in Wales.(b) The advancement of the education of the general public in relation to play, recreation, education and other leisure-time occupation for children through but not limited to the provision of resources, support, training and information.

**Activities:** Play Wales is a charity that provides advice and guidance for all in Wales who have a responsibility for any environment where children and young people play.  Play Wales upholds children's right to play and believes that freely chosen play is critical to human development. Play Wales works strategically to ensure that children have access to quality play provison in their communities.

**Area of benefit:** WALES.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
- **What:** Education/training, Economic/community Development/employment, Recreation
- **Who:** Children/young People, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies



## Areas of operation

- Throughout Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £606983 | £650115 | £567899 | 7 |
| March 31, 2024 | £502283 | £516326 | £599177 | 6 |
| March 31, 2023 | £850203 | £781019 | £683220 | 8 |
| March 31, 2022 | £690366 | £731158 | £764036 | 7 |
| March 31, 2021 | £917 | £988003 | £344828 | 8 |



## Trustees

- Ben Tawil — appointed Aug. 29, 2025
- Dr ELSPETH Clark — appointed March 22, 2017
- Dr Jacky Helen Tyrie — appointed Feb. 16, 2022
- Dr Matluba Khan — appointed April 16, 2022
- Dr Rhian Mari Barrance — appointed July 15, 2019
- Hana Hersi — appointed May 17, 2023
- Keith Towler — appointed March 26, 2015
- PROFESSOR RONAN LYONS — appointed Jan. 24, 2012