Charity celebrates 50 years of 'transformative' holidays
Summary
The Sheffield Family Holiday Fund is a charity that has been giving holidays to families facing hard times for 50 years. It helps families dealing with problems like illness, disability, homelessness, and bereavement by providing short breaks and trips to places like beaches and theatre shows.Key Facts
- The charity started in 1976 and is run by volunteers.
- It supports families referred by community groups, including those facing homelessness, domestic abuse, and illness.
- In 2025, the charity helped 57 families (221 people), including 113 children, to take holidays.
- Many families supported had never been on holiday before.
- Holidays are proven to help improve children’s confidence, mental health, and family relationships.
- The charity partners with the national Family Holiday Charity and local organizations in Sheffield.
- Examples include families who enjoyed trips to seaside towns like Skegness and theatre pantomimes at Christmas.
- One family improved school behavior and family well-being after their holiday.
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