Prince of Wales and Jill Scott MBE celebrate 100 years of Fields in Trust in new charity film

The Prince of Wales and Jill Scott MBE have celebrated 100 years of Fields in Trust in a new charity film.

The film reflects on the charity’s protection of parks, playing fields, pitches and playgrounds, safeguarding these community spaces. It was filmed at the Windlesham Field of Remembrance in Surrey, one of the green spaces protected by the charity.

Prince William talks about the critical work Fields in Trust has undertaken for generations, saying, “Having access to fresh air, a bit of peace and quiet, greenery, is so good for our minds and bodies. You need to have that space. You need to have that in as many communities as you can. The family connection with Fields in Trust goes way back, a hundred years. The green space protection part is really important, because once a green space goes, it’s gone forever….What Fields in Trust have done for many years is make sure that everyone has somewhere as amazing as this on their doorstep.”

Jill Scott goes on to say,  “A lot of my childhood was just going to the local park playing football…. without green spaces, I probably would never have gone on to kind of play football at any level. I remember chatting to a small boy who said, ‘If they take away my park, they take away my morning with my dad.'”

Helen Griffiths, CEO of Fields in Trust, said, “As we mark 100 years of Fields in Trust, this film beautifully captures why our mission still matters more than ever today. As people go for walks in parks, or children play on local pitches during the Christmas holidays, it’s easy to assume these spaces will always be there. But the reality is that without legal protection, they can disappear forever. It’s so important that every community has easy access to green spaces that are fundamental to our health, happiness and sense of belonging.”