The Government’s Holiday Activities and Food fund (HAF) primarily supports children who receive free school meals. However, here in Stoke-on-Trent, a unique partnership between Stoke-on-Trent City Council and the Hubb Foundation means more children across the city are able to access the activities programme.
The Winter 2023 programme is being delivered at both schools and in community venues. Sessions at community venues will be open to children and families. School-based sessions are being coordinated directly with school lead staff who have the best knowledge of the children in their care.
Sessions will run from 23 December - 5 January.
Available to children aged 5 to 16 years (including 4-year-old children enrolled in reception at Stoke-on-Trent schools) and primarily aimed at children who are eligible for free school meals, the sessions will include a range of physical activities, arts and crafts and exciting new experiences run by expert organisations including STEM activities. A healthy meal will be also be provided for each attendee.
Families can book onto the free sessions from Friday 8 December on the Hubb Foundation website:
Free School Meals
Families can check their Free School Meals eligibility and access to the programme by using the eligibility checker by clicking the link below:
Food vouchers may also be available. Click the link below:
For information about other support, visit the Household Support Fund: