Summary: Grants are available to charities, voluntary and community groups to provide food and activities for disadvantaged children and young people (up to 18) during the school holidays. helping to address holiday hunger, food insecurity and the cost‑of‑living impact. Projects must encourage healthier eating and increased physical activity.

Value notes:

• No formal minimum or maximum stated
• Typical awards are £1,000–£3,000
• Match funding is not required

Who can apply:

• • For the current call, applications from East Yorkshire, Yorkshire Coast and Lincolnshire are not accepted.
  • Registered charities with an annual turnover under £1 million
  • Schools
  • Community, voluntary, youth or sports groups with a formal governance document

Eligible expenditure: Funding can support a wide range of project costs, including:

• • Nutritious food linked to activities
  • Activity equipment and resources
  • Entrance fees (e.g. play centres, farms, cinemas)
  • Staffing, supervision and activity instructors
  • Room hire, transport and residential activities where benefits are clear

As our ability to grant depends on the donations we receive, application forms will close when we reach capacity – so may not be available for all areas at all times.