Schools, youth groups, not for profit organisations and charities have until the 2nd July 2018 to apply for grants of £500 to £2,500 to support recreational trips or holidays within the UK between the 1st July and 31st August: 2018 for groups of children experiencing disadvantage or who have disabilities.
Priority will be given to applications coming from the 20% most deprived areas in the UK. Funded by the Henry Smith Charity, grants can cover up to two-thirds of the cost of a holiday or trip lasting one to seven days.
For more details and to apply, complete the eligibility quiz on the website and submit the application form online at least 6 weeks before the trip is due to take place.
Although the deadline is the 2nd July 2018, decisions are made on a first come-first served basis until all the funds have been allocated.
Previous visits supported include:
- All Saints Catholic Primary School which received a grant of £1,500 towards a two-night trip to Wales for a group of disadvantaged children from Merseyside.
- 17th Gloucester (Salvation Army) Girlguiding who received a grant of £2,500 towards a two-night trip to an adventure centre in Wiltshire for a group of disadvantaged girls from Gloucester.
- Armitage Church of England Primary School which received a grant of £750 towards a day trip to London for a group of disadvantaged children from Manchester.
Useful Links:
Henry Smith Charity – Tips for Applying (Video)
http://www.henrysmithcharity.org.uk/holiday-grants-for-children.html
