Play Scotland was formed in 1998 to support the Child's Right to Play and make children's play rights a reality in Scotland. It works to promote the importance of play, and campaigns to create increased play opportunities in the community. Play Scotland’s five aims are: Influencing policy towards achieving a Statutory commitment to play; developing the infrastructure to grow and support the Play Sector throughout Scotland; supporting, developing and resourcing opportunities for play in Scotland; workforce development of the playwork sector; and research into the benefits of play.

Go Play funding will contribute to strengthening the capability of Play Scotland to support the play sector in Scotland, developing a national and regional infrastructure strategy and promoting the benefits of play to local authorities and regional organisations.