Henry Smith Foundation - Holiday Grants Programme
Details
The Holiday Grants Programme offers one-off grants for schools, youth groups and non-profit organisations to take children aged 13 and under on recreational day trips or short residential trips (up to 7 days).
They prioritise groups supporting disabled children and those with limited access to funds to go on holiday. In 2025, 60% of grants went to organisations working in the UK’s most deprived areas.
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Geographical areas funded: UK
Fund type
- Type of funding:
- Grant
- Type of cost:
- Revenue
Fund award sizes
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Who can apply
Schools, youth groups, not for profit organisations and charities who are arranging trips for children aged 13 and under in the UK who are disabled or disadvantaged are all eligible to apply. They prioritise groups supporting disabled children and those with limited access to funds.
When to apply
Applications for trips between 1 October and 31 December 2026 are open between 20 August and 19 November 2026.
Next deadline: 19 Nov 2026
How to apply
Complete the eligibility quiz online via the Foundation website. If eligible, you will be able to access the application form.
Exclusions
Activites funded: Recreation and social activities Respite and holidays
Beneficiaries funded: Children Disabilities Learning disabilities Physical disabilities Sensory impairments
Last reviewed 26 days ago
Henry Smith Foundation
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Caledonia House 223 Pentonville Road, London, N1 9NG
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