☰
Henry Smith Foundation’s is currently accepting applications for its Holiday Grants Programme 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Opportunity Details
The Holiday Grants Programme aims to give children enriching and joyful experiences outside their daily routines. By funding recreational trips rather than educational or curriculum-focused visits, the programme ensures children can relax, play, and enjoy new adventures. The initiative focuses on children who might otherwise miss out due to financial, social, or disability-related barriers.
Grant Amount: £500 – £3,000 per trip
Eligible applicants include:
Schools, charities, youth groups, or non-profit organisations based in the UK, Isle of Man, or Channel Islands
Organisations with a recent set of audited or independently examined accounts, or for schools, the latest inspection report
Organisations with annual income below £2 million unless the applicant is a school
Confirm Eligibility: Ensure your organisation meets location, income, and type criteria
Plan Trip: Develop a recreational trip or short residential visit for children aged 13 and under
Prepare Documentation: Include a full budget, risk assessment, and supporting organisational documents (accounts or inspection report)
Submit Application: One trip per application; ensure planned timing allows at least six weeks lead time
Assessment: Applications are reviewed to ensure trips benefit children who face the greatest barriers
