London Playing Fields Foundation

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

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

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

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

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 ow.ly/4T8J50YxwbV

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

It’s #GroundsWeek. A reminder that without grounds teams, there is no match day. Big shout-out to our grounds staff (looking smart in this photo!) who are out in the rain, mud and early mornings ensuring pitches are prepared and ready for you! @wearetheGMA

Quick heads-up… #GroundsWeek is coming 🌱 A whole week to shout about the people who make sport possible. Our grounds staff are the lifeblood of our organisation. Without them we wouldn't be able to provide a place to play sport forever! @wearetheGMA

🚨 CALLING ALL FEMALE GOALKEEPERS 🚨 LPFF Girls’ Football Hub is hosting a Girls’ Goalkeeping Coaching Clinic for ages 8–14 years 🧤⚽ 📅 Wednesday 1st April 2026 ⏰ 10am – 3pm 📍 Douglas Eyre Sports Centre, Walthamstow Sign up here: elgkacademy.co.uk/lpff-goalkeepi… less

🥅 Empowering the next generation of female goalkeepers 💪⚽️ We were proud to host the LPFF Girls Goalkeeping Coaching Clinic at Douglas Eyre Sports Centre, welcoming six aspiring goalkeepers for a development session designed to build confidence and love for the game.

We’re supporting #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek with @Place2Be. At LPFF, we deliver projects that create safe places for young people to thrive. The Girls’ Football Hub supports girls to build confidence, friendships and a love of football. ow.ly/1JuF50Y9fvT

🚨 CALLING ALL FEMALE GOALKEEPERS 🚨 LPFF Girls’ Football Hub is hosting a Girls’ Goalkeeping Coaching Clinic for ages 8–14 years 🧤⚽ 📅 Wednesday 18th February 2026 ⏰ 10am – 3pm 📍 Douglas Eyre Sports Centre, Walthamstow Sign up here: elgkacademy.co.uk/lpff-goalkeepi…

💚⚽This #GreatMentalHealthDay, we’re celebrating #EverydaySpaces and playing fields are right at the heart of that. Local pitches give people space to move, connect and support each other, helping break down the stigma around mental health through sport and physical activity.

FINAL DAY Playing fields are where dreams begin Once they’re lost, they’re lost forever. Protect @Sport_England Protect London’s playing fields. Protect the next generation lpff.org.uk/save-our-playi… Thank you @MartinBayfield for supporting our #SaveLondonsPlayingFields campaign.

Day 7 - The Housing Myth: London can build homes without sacrificing playing fields! 🏠🚫 There's enough brownfield land for 1.4M homes in Eng. Sport England is protecting open spaces! 🛡️🌱 Homes and fields can co-exist 🤝🏘️⚽ ow.ly/JXg650XTwcV #SaveLondonsPlayingFields

Day 6 - London has 16% of England’s population…but only 8% of its playing fields 🌱⚽ We’re already stretched. Protect the places in London where communities can play sport and be physically active 💚🤸‍♀️🤝 Thank you @henrywinter #SaveLondonsPlayingFields ow.ly/Qfxo50XTvST

Day 5 - Schools & kids at risk! 🚫🏟️ 43% of England's playing fields are in schools. Proposed changes could sell off 20% without oversight! London kids need space to play 💚⚽ Act now: lpff.org.uk/save-our-playi… 🗣️✍️ Thanks to @EmmaHayes for supporting #SaveLondonsPlayingFields!

Day 4 - Save London's Playing Fields Playing fields keep young Londoners active 💚 They build teams — not trouble 🤝 They are community lifelines in a city short of space 🌍 London can’t afford to lose a single pitch 🚫 lpff.org.uk/save-our-playi…

Day 3 - THEY AREN’T MAKING LAND ANYMORE. No replacement playing fields. No second chance. Losing 20% of one site can erase 10 mini pitches instantly. That’s fewer teams, fewer kids playing. Thank you Hope Powell for supporting our campaign lpff.org.uk/save-our-playi…