Fields in Trust 💚

We are the only charity that legally protects the UK’s parks, playgrounds, playing fields and green spaces. Forever.

[Fields in Trust 💚 @FieldsInTrust]

It was fantastic to be in Parliament last night with our President Jill Scott MBE to discuss the huge importance of protecting parks, playing fields and green spaces for local communities and the threats posed by the Government’s proposed planning reforms.

[Nigel Huddleston MP @HuddlestonNigel]

Great to catch up with football hero Jill Scott MBE recently to discuss support for playing fields and grassroots sport.

The government is planning to strip away the statutory consultee rights of @Sport_England which could make it easier for our playing fields to be built on.

We @Conservatives oppose this move, as do the @FieldsInTrust and many other respected sports organisations.

[James Cleverly🇬🇧 @JamesCleverly]

I meet Jill Scott MBE last week, she is bringing her leadership from the pitch to Parliament to champion playing fields and green spaces. Labour’s changes to planning rules threaten these vital community assets and sideline key protections.

We need the right homes in the right places, but that must not come at the cost of access to sport and recreation.

Build on brownfield, not playing fields.

[lan Byrne MP @IanByrneMP]

Great to meet with @FieldsInTrust and @JillScottJS8 to review the Liverpool Fields In Trust initiative first launched in 2018 by the late Chrissie Byrne, myself & Save Calderstone Park Campaigners.

But let’s be clear - progress on placing 100 of our city’s precious green spaces into trust for public use in perpetuity has been far too slow.

It’s now crucial that @lpoolcouncil steps up, honours its commitments and delivers on the promises made to campaigners, to @FieldsInTrust, and to the public, myself and the much-missed Chrissie.
Our communities deserve nothing less. #FieldsInTrust #GreenSpaces #Liverpool

[Louie French MP @louie_french]

Growing up my weekends were spent playing football or rugby.

But for current and future generations to enjoy sport we must protect our pitches.

That’s why I am backing @FieldsInTrust and various sporting bodies in opposing the Government’s plans to weaken @Sport_England powers

[Jim Dickson MP for Dartford @Jim4Dartford]

Brilliant to meet @JillScottJS8 today in Parliament to talk about how important it is to protect our community playing fields and outdoor spaces.

And of course, I had to ask Jill to wish our @DartfordFCWomen GOOD LUCK in their battle for promotion this season! #COYD

[Paul Kohler🔶MP for Wimbledon @PaulKohlerSW19]

It was a pleasure to meet @JillScottJS8 this week and talk about why protecting our green spaces, parks and playgrounds matters so much — for our communities and for future generations.

[Kim Leadbeater MBE MP @kimleadbeater]

Very pleased to host @FieldsInTrust & the brilliant Jill Scott🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 in Parliament to discuss the vital role parks & playing fields play in supporting healthier communities & giving everyone access to sport & leisure. Access to green space is not a luxury #ProtectOurPlayingFields

[Fields in Trust 💚 @FieldsInTrust]

Read more about Jill’s campaign: https://t.co/o8IQXuCUP2

#ARightNotAPrivilege #ProtectOurParks #GreenSpacesForGood

[Fields in Trust 💚 @FieldsInTrust]

It was fantastic to be in Parliament last night with our President Jill Scott MBE to discuss the huge importance of protecting parks, playing fields and green spaces for local communities and the threats posed by the Government’s proposed planning reforms.

[Fields in Trust 💚 @FieldsInTrust]

It was great to see so many cross-party Parliamentarians engaging with our cause and taking the issue seriously.

We’d like to say a huge thank you to @jillscottjs8 and @kimleadbeater, who sponsored the event.

[Fields in Trust 💚 @FieldsInTrust]

Learn more about Jill’s campaign and the YouGov findings at https://t.co/o8IQXuCmZu

#ARightNotAPrivilege #ProtectOurParks #GreenSpacesForGood

[Fields in Trust 💚 @FieldsInTrust]

📢 Today we’re heading to Parliament with our fantastic President Jill Scott MBE (@JillScottJS8) to highlight the fact that proposed planning reforms are putting vital parks, playing fields and green spaces at risk.

[Fields in Trust 💚 @FieldsInTrust]

⚽ Jill’s football career began on a local pitch in Sunderland, and ultimately led to her representing her country, winning the Euros, and inspiring a generation of Lionesses, so this cause is incredibly personal to her.

[The Friends of Sefton Park @ILoveSeftonPark]

Big 🙏 you to all who have ensured Sefton Park is forever safe from development

Sefton Park is 1 of 16 parks (out of 100+) working with @FieldsInTrust to ensure that parks are free for people

💚 to Chrisie Byrne, Save Caldies, Sefton Park Meadows, volunteers & campaigners💚

[Fields in Trust 💚 @FieldsInTrust]

We support the Raising the Nation Play Commission’s call for a National Play Strategy for England. Will you join us?

Read the Final Report of the year-long independent inquiry ‘Everything to Play For': https://t.co/Y8Xba6qoOa

@CFYoungLives

#EverythingtoPlayFor

[Fields in Trust 💚 @FieldsInTrust]

Every green space protected is a win for future generations. Hear our new radio ad on Heart and Smooth digital platforms to hear why protecting our parks matters! https://t.co/8TuGOIqnw8 #ProtectOurParks 🌳

[Fields in Trust 💚 @FieldsInTrust]

3/ Find out more about the partnership from Sally Barney, our Head of Fundraising, who shares the journey from application to selection – and what this means for our impact on our future. 💚🌍

🔗https://t.co/GlVVWT7Som

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[Fields in Trust 💚 @FieldsInTrust]

1/📣 Huge news! We’re thrilled to announce that Fields in Trust has been chosen as @Octopus_Group_'s new environmental charity partner 🎉

🔗https://t.co/GlVVWT7Som

#OctopusGiving #GreenSpaces #CharityPartnership #TogetherForChange #AccessToNature

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[Fields in Trust 💚 @FieldsInTrust]

2/ As 1 of only 2 charities selected for this 3-year partnership, we’ll receive an unrestricted grant, alongside guidance & support from the amazing @Octopus_Group_ team to help us in our mission of ensuring everyone has quality green space close to home.

https://t.co/GlVVWT7Som