About Sheffield Family Holiday Fund
Most families take their family holiday for granted but thousands of Sheffield children have never had a holiday. The Sheffield Family Holiday Fund enables local families to enjoy a break away from everyday life and to take a much needed holiday.
The families supported by the charity are those who truly struggle with the challenges life can bring. Many are dealing with issues of severe or sudden illness in the family, bereavement, disability and mental health issues. Recent research shows that holidays widen people’s perspective on life. A holiday experience for a child often results in better attendance at school and ultimately helping them to perform better and feel happier.
Families are directly referred by professionals in the local community who are best placed to identify those who will benefit the most. We partner with national charity the Family Holiday Association to arrange the trips which range from a local cultural day trip to a family break in a caravan at the British seaside.
There are over 40,000 children in Sheffield living in poverty and at the moment we are only able to help 2% with a much needed break. Your donation will go directly to Sheffield families and we hope that as you plan your next holiday, you may consider helping other families create those life long memories.
sheffieldfamilyholidayfund@gmail.com
Sheffield Family Holiday Fund Registered charity number 505590
