Henry Smith Foundation – Holiday grants

The Holiday Grants Programme offers one-off grants for schools, youth groups and non-profit organisations to take children aged 13 and under on recreational day trips or short residential trips.

Grant amount: £500 – £2,750 per trip
Trip length: A day trip or residential trips of up to 7 days
Age range: Children must be aged 13 or under
Eligible organisations: Schools, youth groups and UK-based non-profits
Trip type: Recreational only — no educational or religious aims
Location: Trips must take place within the UK, Isle of Man or Channel Islands

Application Deadlines:

for trips 12 Jan – 30 Apr apply NOW – 19 Mar 2026
for trips 1 May – 30 Sep apply 20 Mar – 19 Aug 2026
for trips 1 Oct – 31 Dec apply 20 Aug – 19 Nov 2026

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