Holiday activities and food (HAF) programme
The holiday activities and food (HAF) programme runs during the school holidays to offer free, fun activities and food to children and young people aged 5 to 16 years. We understand that the school holidays can be a challenging time for parents, and the HAF can support this. All children who are eligible for benefit-related free school meals can take part.
Organisations can sign up as 'providers' to offer activities for children. These activities might include:
- sport or physical activity, for example football, swimming, or table tennis
- creative activities, for example music workshops or putting on a play
- experiences, for example a nature walk or visiting a museum
The HAF programme runs during the three main school holidays - Christmas, Easter, and summer.
The programme is funded by the Government's Department for Education (DfE).
Holiday activities and food programme 2023 - provider applications
Applications are now open for interested providers to submit their applications for the winter 2023 HAF programme.
Please read the provider guidelines below before applying.
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Download and fill in the provider application form, and send it along with any supporting documentation to holidayfoodandactivities@middlesbrough.gov.uk.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 25 October 2023.
If you have any questions, email holidayfoodandactivities@middlesbrough.gov.uk.
HAF annual report
The HAF annual report outlines the progress of the programme and is available to download and view below:
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The HAF is funded by the DfE.