Don't let budget hold your school's outdoor space back
made2play - FundEd Partnership
made2play has partnered with FundEd — the UK's leading school fundraising programme — to help you secure the funding you need to create inspiring outdoor play and learning spaces.
£20k
Raised by one school in a single month
100s
Of grants searchable in the FundEd database
What is FundEd?
FundEd is the UK's most trusted school fundraising resource, developed by Community Inspired Ltd. It exists to help Schools, PTAs and Governors unlock their funding potential — giving you the expertise, tools and confidence to raise vital funds for the projects that matter most.
As a proud FundEd member, made2play can now support you far beyond the playground gate. We're with you from the first conversation about your outdoor space, through the funding journey, all the way to the day your pupils take their first steps into a transformed environment.
How it works
Six steps from first idea
to finished outdoor space
Whether you're starting with a blank field or refreshing an existing playground, here's how made2play and FundEd guide you from consultation to sign-off.
01
Free Consultation
Let's talk about your vision
Everything starts with a conversation. Our team will meet with you to understand your school's outdoor play and learning ambitions, your available space, and the age groups you're catering for. We'll listen to what you want to achieve and begin shaping a picture of what's possible.
02
Design & Quotation
Bringing your outdoor space to life on paper
Our design team creates a tailored proposal for your outdoor play and learning environment. You'll receive detailed visuals, a breakdown of equipment and features plus full costings — giving you everything you need to present the project to governors, parents, and funders.
03
Funding Assessment with FundEd
Discovering how to pay for it
Once we understand your project, we introduce you to the funding possibilities. As a FundEd member, made2play connects you with tools and expertise to identify the grants, crowdfunding strategies, and community fundraising approaches most relevant to your school. We'll help you search the database and flag the most promising opportunities.
04
Funding Application Support
Making the strongest possible case
This is where the FundEd partnership really earns its place. We support you through the grant application process, helping you frame your outdoor project in language that resonates with funders — highlighting educational outcomes, inclusivity, and community benefits alongside made2play's project expertise.
05
Installation
Watching it come together
Once funding is secured and the project is approved, our experienced installation team takes over. We manage the process from start to finish — working around school schedules to minimise disruption — and keep you informed at every stage. Health and safety is central to everything we do, and all installations meet relevant British and European standards.
06
Project Sign-Off & Aftercare
Handing over a space to be proud of
Before we consider the project complete, we walk through the finished space with you, ensuring everything meets the brief and your expectations. Our relationship doesn't end there — made2play can provide ongoing aftercare so your outdoor space continues to thrive for years to come.
