Funding for Children Experiencing Disadvantage to Take a UK Holiday in 2026

This grants programme helps to provide opportunities for children aged 13 years or younger who face financial hardship, systemic inequity or disability to go on a short recreational holiday or outing they would not otherwise have the opportunity to experience. Priority is given to fun and new experiences, such as camping, adventure activities, or visits to the seaside. Trips must take place within the UK, Isle of Man or Channel Islands.

Youth groups and UK based non-profits with an organisational income below £2 million and schools in the UK can apply for a one-off grant of between £500 and £3,000 (an increase of £250 for 2026) to support a day trip or a longer residential of up to a week for groups of children aged 13 years or younger.

Trips should be to low-cost places. Trips to high-cost places such as expensive theme parks, musicals or sporting events will not be considered as the funder wishes to support as many applications as possible. The average cost per child per day in 2025 was £64, though higher costs will be covered for groups with children who need additional support to meet their additional needs.