Right to play! Micro commissions of £500

What are the right to play! Micro-commissions? 

There are 12 Micro commissions of £500 available in total. 

These Micro commissions aim to activate FREE PLAY for children, in your school or local community. 

Communities – X6 micro commissions available
Schools – x6 micro commissions available 

Brief

These £500 Micro commissions can be used to activate ‘Free Play’ for any children (any aged 0-16) in Salford. 

Why not organise a Free Play Day at your local family hub or parent-toddler group? Or use the money to create a safe environment for children to play on your local street or in your local park? 

What is meant by ‘Free play’ is in the document below. 

How to apply

Send a brief overview saying how you would like to activate FREE PLAY for Children in your school or community and answer a few simple questions, using this Microsoft form. https://form.jotform.com/253294715320050

Return this by Tuesday 6th Jan 2026. Successful commissions will be chosen by a panel including an artist, a teacher & a young person. You will be asked to capture visual evidence of the activity such as photographs or video and submit with a brief evaluation form on completion. All image consent must be in place via the lead organisation. All activity has to be completed and evidenced by 31st March 2026. 

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