OverviewGrants for schools, youth groups, charities, and non-profits to provide one-off recreational trips or holidays for disadvantaged or disabled children aged 13 or younger living in areas of high deprivation.

Grant Amount:£500 – £3,000

Application Deadline:19 August 2026 (for trips between 1 May – 30 Sep 2026).

Key Objectives

• • Enable children facing financial hardship, systemic inequity, or disability to experience new, fun activities (e.g., camping, seaside trips, adventure activities).
  • Trips must take place within the UK, Isle of Man, or Channel Islands.

Eligibility

• • UK-based schools, youth groups, and non-profits with income below £2 million.
  • Priority for projects benefiting children in the bottom 20% of deprived areas (per National Indices of Deprivation).
  • Flexibility for groups of children with disabilities.

Restrictions: Not for:

• • High-cost destinations (e.g., Alton Towers, Legoland).
  • Trips already taken or happening in less than six weeks.
  • Trips with educational/curriculum aims or religious promotion.