8 July 2025
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
For trips from May to August, apply between Thursday 20 March and Monday 21 July.
For trips from September to December, apply between Tuesday 22 July and Wednesday 19 November.