grant and funding impact
Sparking Imaginations enables us to design and deliver projects that directly align with local and national funding priorities — ensuring investment translates into meaningful, measurable outcomes for children, families, and the wider community.
Through funded initiatives, we are able to create and sustain opportunities that would not otherwise be accessible, particularly for those facing financial, social, or wellbeing barriers.
Our work contributes to key impact areas including:
Environmental Sustainability
Funding supports the development of eco-conscious play environments that encourage respect for nature and environmental responsibility.
This includes:
- Sustainable, nature-based play resources
- Woodland learning and conservation activities
- Outdoor infrastructure built with natural or recycled materials
- Environmental education embedded through play
By connecting communities with nature, we support both wellbeing and long-term environmental awareness.
health and wellbeing
Outdoor imaginative experiences play a powerful role in supporting mental health and emotional resilience.
Funded programmes help provide:
- Safe spaces for expression and creativity
- Nature-based wellbeing sessions
Confidence and self-esteem building experiences - Opportunities to reduce anxiety and stress through outdoor play
These initiatives support positive wellbeing outcomes for both children and the wider community.
communit engagament and social connection
Investment allows us to create shared experiences that bring people together.
Funding enables:
- Community forest school programmes
- Family outdoor learning sessions
- Intergenerational projects
- Group wellbeing initiatives
These opportunities strengthen relationships, reduce isolation, and build a stronger sense of community belonging.
inclusion and equity access
A core priority of Sparking Imaginations is ensuring opportunities are accessible to all.
Funding helps us to:
- Remove financial barriers to participation
- Provide subsidised or funded spaces
- Support ASN and inclusion groups
- Deliver targeted programmes for vulnerable families or communities
This ensures imaginative and outdoor experiences are not limited by circumstance.
Skills, Confidence & Personal Development
Imaginative outdoor programmes naturally build essential life skills.
Through funded projects, participants develop:
- Communication and teamwork
- Problem-solving and creativity
- Leadership and independence
- Risk awareness and resilience
These skills support long-term positive outcomes in learning, wellbeing, and life opportunities.