05/09/2026
🎈 PLEASE HELP US FIGHT FOR 0% VAT ON CHILDREN’S PLAY 🎈
I’m Caroline, owner of Rugrats & Halfpint Soft Play, and this is something I feel strongly about.
Running an indoor play centre isn’t always easy. Like many small businesses, we work incredibly hard to provide a safe, fun and welcoming place for children and families to enjoy, while trying to keep our prices as affordable as possible.
But children’s indoor play admissions are currently charged at 20% VAT.
I honestly believe that children’s play should not be taxed at 20%. 💔
Indoor play centres provide so much more than somewhere to burn off some energy. They give children a safe space to play, be active, socialise, build confidence and have fun — whatever the weather.
And for parents, grandparents and carers, they provide an affordable place to spend time together.
The Association of Indoor Play (AIP) is campaigning for 0% VAT on children’s indoor play admissions, and I wholeheartedly support this campaign. 🙌
A reduction in VAT could make a real difference — helping businesses like ours keep prices affordable and making indoor play more accessible to families.
👉 Please take a minute to sign the petition and, most importantly, share it.
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/777837...
We need as many people as possible to understand why this matters and to make our voices heard.
Children deserve the opportunity to play all year round — and play shouldn't be taxed at 20%. ❤️
Thank you to everyone who supports Rugrats & Halfpint Soft Play and continues to support local, independent businesses like ours. It really does mean the world to us. 🥰
Please sign. Please share. Please help us make a difference. 💪 https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/777837...