The bulk of the Family Holiday Association's work is taken up with helping families in need access a holiday. This coming year, 2009, we hope to help directly 1,600 families.

All the families we help live on a very low income. For them, a holiday is not a luxury; it is an essential break to help them cope with difficult circumstances. It may also be their first ever holiday.

"I think there’s a feeling of greater closeness…we are definitely less stressed."

Referrals arrive from:

   1.Social workers
   2.Health visitors
   3.Voluntary and statutory agencies
   4.Charities such as Barnados and NCH
   5.GPs

   6.Schools

All applicants need to meet the following criteria

   1.The family lives on a low income
   2.The family has not been on holiday for the past four years
   3.The family has at least one child of three years of age or over
   4.The family has been referred by a welfare agent

If you are a welfare agent and wish to apply on behalf of a family you are working with visit our Grants Programme page on the website.