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Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF)

HAF offers free activities in the Easter, summer and Christmas holidays for children aged 4 to 16 who get benefits‑related free school meals. Children can play games, learn new skills and have a healthy meal.

Discover HAF activities near you

In this section

  • Find HAF activities near you

    Discover HAF activities taking place over Easter, the summer holidays and Christmas and find out how to request a place.

  • Family support

    Discover if you are eligible for HAF, how to apply and financial, educational and health support.

  • Partner and professional support

    Information for partners, potential partners, early help workers, social care workers and schools supporting the HAF Programme. Including how to join us.

  • About HAF

    Learn about the Holiday Activities and Food Programme, including our annual reports.

Programme funding

The Holidays, Activities and Food  (HAF) Programme is funded by the Department for Education, supporting families of children aged 4 to 16 years, who receive benefits related to free school meals, to access free opportunities during the Easter, summer and Christmas holidays.

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