Right to Play UK Limited
Charity number: 1112404

Right to Play UK Limited is a British nonprofit organisation and registered charity established in 2000. It operates as part of the global Right To Play network, which uses play-based methodologies to educate and empower children facing adversity, including those affected by conflict, poverty, disease, and inequality[1][3][5].

Mission and approach

The charity focuses on leveraging play—through sports, games, arts, and creative activities—to foster life skills, resilience, and psychosocial well-being in children. Its mission centers on protecting, educating, and empowering children to overcome systemic barriers such as child labour, gender discrimination, and limited access to education[1][2][5].

Global reach and impact

Right to Play UK supports programs across 14 countries in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, directly benefiting over 1 million children annually through structured weekly activities[1][5]. Globally, the organisation reaches approximately 5.6 million children each year, with a focus on refugee populations, girls’ education, and emergency response[2][3][5].

Core initiatives

• Education and gender equality: Programs aim to keep children in school, particularly girls, by addressing barriers like early marriage and cultural biases. The charity promotes inclusive learning environments and life skills development[5].
• Crisis and conflict response: Provides psychosocial support and safe spaces for children affected by displacement, trauma, or emergencies, helping them process experiences through play[5].
• Health and safety: Uses play to teach disease prevention (e.g., HIV, malaria) and protect children from exploitation and abuse[2][5].

Funding and partnerships

The organisation collaborates with international agencies, governments, and community leaders to scale its interventions. It receives support from institutional donors and public fundraising campaigns, including contributions from players of the People’s Postcode Lottery, which funds educational and psychosocial programs for vulnerable children[5].

Right to Play UK emphasizes sustainable change by training local educators and integrating its methodology into national education systems[5]. Its work aligns with global development goals, prioritizing child rights, gender equity, and quality education[2][5].

[1] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/4019398 [2] https://righttoplay.org.uk [3] https://righttoplay.com/en/ [4] https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC052331 [5] https://www.postcodeeducationtrust.org.uk/funded-charities/right-to-play-uk