The Henry Smith Foundation – Holiday Grants for Children

Holiday Grants are currently closed because the programme budget has been spent.

The Henry Smith Foundation – Holiday Grants for Children helps children who experience inequity and/or have disabilities to go on fun trips. It funds schools, youth groups, and non-profit organisations planning one-time trips for children aged 13 and under, prioritising fun and new experiences, such as camping, adventure activities, or visits to the seaside.

In 2025, 60% of the grants were given to organisations working in areas in the top 20% of deprivation within the four nations of the UK (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales).

The eligibility criteria is fairly straightforward, with the funding open to outings within the UK for children aged 13 and under and must be outside the children’s immediate locality. The groups able to apply are:

Schools
Youth groups
Not-for-profit organisations
Registered charities

The Henry Smith Foundation – Holiday Grants for Children offers grants between £500-£3,000 and they are able to fund day-trips as well as residential trips up to 7 days but trips to high-cost destinations such as expensive theme parks and sporting events are not funded.

The grant scheme has a relatively simple application form which can be found on the website for application status, trip dates and guidance on the documents needed. Applications must be made at least six weeks before a trip.

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