Henry Smith Foundation – Holiday Grants for Children
- Overview Grants 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: Next round closes 19 March 2026 (for trips between 12 Jan – 30 Apr 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.
Trusts & Foundations - National
Amount/Type of Funding
Micro Grants (Under £1000)
Website
How to apply
Online application