St George’s Youth and Community Association in Manchester, have secured just under £50,000 from the Community Spaces programme to create a state of the art natural play area.

Young  people from the area have contributed to the plans through workshops and consultation sessions.

Groundwork Manchester’s Kate Morley, who is project managing the new play area, says, “This will be a 21st century version of a playground, using features that allow children to play more freely and creatively. The project is a great example of Groundwork working together with local organisations and communities to create better neighbourhoods.”

The total project will cost £90,000 - the water company, United Utilities, have pledged £40,000 towards this through its United Futures programme.