Poverty & Inclusion Health & Wellbeing
2023 Enhanced
Family Holiday Charity

Annual Review and Financial Statements 2023

Family Holiday Charity helped 1,107 low-income families enjoy a holiday in 2023, awarding £674,099 in grants. Nearly half of families supported had never had a holiday before, and on average they faced four additional challenges beyond financial hardship. 92% reported improved mental health and wellbeing. Total income was £2.10m and expenditure £1.66m, with a significant legacy gift of £850,000 secured late in the year.

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Holiday grants for low-income families (accommodation, food and travel); referral network management; policy and industry advocacy for social tourism; England for Everyone programme with VisitEngland; barriers to tourism research; fundraising and corporate partnerships

Key Metrics

Key Metric 1 1,107 families helped to have a holiday in 2023
Key Metric 2 £674,099 awarded in grants for accommodation, food and travel
Key Metric 3 46% of families supported had never had a holiday before

Key Outcomes

  • 92% of families said the holiday had a positive impact on their mental health and wellbeing
  • 96% of families said they got to spend more quality time together
  • 93% said they would feel more confident taking a future holiday with their family

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London

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