Holiday Activity Fund

The holiday activities and food (HAF) programme runs during the school holidays to offer free, fun activities and food to children and young people aged 4 to 16 years.

Holiday activities and food (HAF) programme

The holiday activities and food (HAF) programme runs during the school holidays to offer free, fun activities and food to children and young people aged 4 to 16 years. We understand that the school holidays can be a challenging time for parents, and the HAF can support this. All children who are eligible for benefit-related free school meals can take part.

Organisations can sign up as 'providers' to offer activities for children. These activities might include:

  • sport or physical activity, for example football, swimming, or table tennis
  • creative activities, for example music workshops or putting on a play
  • experiences, for example a nature walk or visiting a museum

The HAF programme runs during the three main school holidays - Christmas, Easter, and summer. 

The programme is funded by the Government's Department for Education (DfE).

HAF Christmas applications

Applications are now open for business to apply to be a part of the Christmas HAF programme. Please fill out the application form below and return it to:  holidayfoodandactivities@middlesbrough.gov.uk.

HAF annual report

The HAF annual report outlines the progress of the programme and is available to download and view below:

 

The HAF is funded by the DfE.