London Playing Fields Foundation

We are a charity passionate about saving playing fields in London so future generations can play sport and stay active outdoors!

[London Playing Fields Foundation @TheLPFF]

This World Mental Health Day, we’re shining a light on the role sport can play in improving mental wellbeing — and nowhere is this more evident than through our Coping Through Football project. @NELFT @lotrust
#WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealth #MentalWellbeing

[London Playing Fields Foundation @TheLPFF]

🏴⚽ 125 England caps for one of our own
We love the way Harry puts his success down to working hard and always giving his best. There are no shortcuts to success — and what a great role model he continues to be for young people.
#HarryKane #England #LondonPlayingFieldsFoundation

[London Playing Fields Foundation @TheLPFF]

Huge thanks to VP @emmahayes1 , Millie Bright & @AG_Smithy for hosting a charity lunch supporting London Playing Fields Foundation at @TheSavoyLondon ⚽️💚

#LondonPlayingFieldsFoundation #ActiveCommunities #FootballForGood

[Henry Winter @henrywinter]

Huge moment for grass-roots football - and for the pathway that leads to the top for the most talented kids. As it did for Harry Kane. Government announces it is strengthening organisations that protect playing fields from developers. Vital for kids’ physical and mental health and also this potential pathway.

Aged eight, Kane's footballing journey really kicked off at the Peter May Sports Centre in Walthamstow, London. There’s a statue of the England captain there now. Kane played football and cricket there on pitches belonging to London Playing Fields Foundation, which has been protecting pitches from developers in the capital since 1890.

LPFF, and all involved in grass-roots football, currently celebrating news from Government that Sport England will retain its “statutory consultee status”, offering vital protection for playing fields across the country. Its focus of influence is slightly narrowed but it will keep providing expert judgement on the importance of a playing field when planning applications are submitted.

Its role is vital in protecting these for the nation's health. According to Sport England, more than 20% of children leave primary school obese. Playing fields help offer an antidote to that. So don't let them disappear under concrete.

“This momentous decision has hugely positive implications for our schools, universities, clubs and community groups who depend on organisations like LPFF to provide them with somewhere to play and practise,” says Alex Welsh, chief executive @TheLPFF.

Charity has saved more than “20 threatened sites for current and future generations of Londoners”. As once a playing field is lost, it is lost forever. And where will the Kanes of the future play then?

[London Playing Fields Foundation @TheLPFF]

Harry Kane, a Ballon d'Or standout, inspires on and off the pitch. His strong support for LPFF's mission to expand access to football is immense. Good luck, @HKane and thank you!
#BallonDor #HarryKane

[Reflo @refloofficial]

⚽️ Discovering Harry Kane’s Roots
📍 EP3: Harry’s Legacy

@HKane's story continues to inspire a new generation of young footballers. Whilst his foundation supports young people’s mental health and his work with the @TheLPFF helps to protect grassroots spaces.
#Reflo #HarryKane

[London Playing Fields Foundation @TheLPFF]

A future England captain is probably kicking a ball around on a local playing field today, dreaming of a World Cup final. Question is will that pitch still be there tomorrow?
Help us provide places to play sport forever. https://t.co/HLV1xvP7x5
#PlayingFieldToPodium #EngvsDRC

[Reflo @refloofficial]

⚽️ Discovering Harry Kane's Roots
📍 EP2: More Than a Pitch

@HKane’s journey began here. But these pitches have influenced countless lives beyond his own.

We meet @TheLPFF CEO Alex Welsh to hear about their work in protecting these grassroots pitches.

#Reflo #HarryKane

[London Playing Fields Foundation @TheLPFF]

38% of England's current squad grew up on a playing field in London.That's not luck.
It's the result of hard work and investment in places for schools and clubs to play.
Help us to protect places to play sport forever.

#PanvsEng #PlayingFieldToPodium #WorldCup

[London Playing Fields Foundation @TheLPFF]

Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, Marc Guehi, and Reece James—different journeys, one thing in common: a place to play sport forever. Protect playing fields in London. #PlayingFieldToPodium #WorldCup

[London Playing Fields Foundation @TheLPFF]

🚨Extreme Heat Warning for London - Tuesday to Thursday.
Our playing fields will remain open; everyone using the facilities is responsible for taking appropriate precautions, please stay hydrated, seek shade, wear sun protection & stop if heat illness signs appear🚨

[London Playing Fields Foundation @TheLPFF]

Congratulations @EnglandFootball on your win last night!
A reminder of why grassroots football and the work we do really matters.
⚽ Invest in pitches.
⚽ Invest in coaches.
⚽ Invest in communities.

#GrassrootsFootball #England #ThreeLions #London #Playingfieldtopodium

[London Playing Fields Foundation @TheLPFF]

10 of @england 's 26-man squad were born or raised in London.

Before Wembley.
Before the Premier League.
Before England.

There was a local playing field.

The road to the World Cup starts much closer to home than most people realise.

#PlayingField2Podium #WorldCup #EngCroatia

[London Playing Fields Foundation @TheLPFF]

Sport is more than a game — it’s a boost for mental health.
As we mark Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re celebrating the power of sport to help Londoners feel healthier and happier.
Thank you for helping us to provide a place to play sport forever.
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

[London Playing Fields Foundation @TheLPFF]

Celebrating Barbara Armstrong's 20 years contribution to our mental health project Coping Through Football. Thank you, Barbara, for everything you’ve given to the project and the people it supports. Wishing you a very happy and well‑earned retirement. @NELFT @lotrust

[missiongrove @missiongrove1]

Miles of smiles at today’s school fun run! 😄👟 @TheLPFF

[missiongrove @missiongrove1]

🏃‍♂️ Ready, set, GLOW! Our school fun run was a total blast! #FunRun #SchoolSpirit @TheLPFF

[London Playing Fields Foundation @TheLPFF]

🌱 Happy #GroundsWeek! 🌱
Massive shout‑out to all the grounds staff working tirelessly at grassroots venues across the country. After a long football season filled with relentless rain & nonstop fixtures, you’re the ones making sure the pitches stay playable & safe.
@wearetheGMA

[London Playing Fields Foundation @TheLPFF]

To celebrate #GroundsWeek we spoke to Kevin, Head Groundsman at LMPF Greenford, to find out a bit more about what he does and why he loves it (and what he listens to on those long days outdoors!) 🌱 @wearetheGMA

https://t.co/Tp9Bt8f1cR

[London Playing Fields Foundation @TheLPFF]

We're kicking off #Groundsweek with Kevin, Head Groundsman at LMPF Greenford — passion and dedication behind every pitch.
Stay tuned as we share Kevin’s story — and celebrate the people who keep the game going, no matter the challenges. 🌱⚽ @wearetheGMA #GroundsManagement