For over 40 years, the Family Holiday Association has provided breaks for UK families struggling with issues such as disability, severe and sudden illness, bereavement, mental health issues and domestic violence.

The charity was founded on the belief that holidays are a lifeline, not a luxury, and this is a key principle that survives to this day. The majority of families they help have never before been on a family holiday. The evidence shows that spending time together away from their daily struggles can be life-changing for families.

The majority of breaks they provide involve short trips to the British seaside. FHA also enables families to go on day trips – such as a simple day out at the seaside or local tourist attraction or museum – and occasionally other types of break, such as group trips. 

The Family Holiday Association Fund help families with a child or children under the age of 18 and those who care for them - be they parents, grandparents, carers or older siblings.

They work across the whole of the UK.

Short breaks:
Families must be on a low income (household income must be less than £24,000 or relevant means tested benefits).

For most breaks families must not have had a holiday in the last four years. Occasionally they are able to provide offers which are suitable for families with more recent holiday experience and this criteria does not apply.

Group trips and days out:

Families must be on a low income*, not be going on holiday this year and be unlikely to afford a day out.

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PKAVS are part of the Family Holiday Association referral network as families cannot refer themselves to this organisation. The application needs to be completed by one of our support staff so please get in touch with our team on 01738 5670769 or email carershubadmin@pkavs.org.uk if you would like to explore this option.