Holiday activities and food (HAF)

HAF vouchers for the winter holiday period will be sent to eligible families by email or text on Monday 23 November 2026. 

Vouchers will be sent from hello@holidayactivities.com. 

You will need the code on the voucher to book activities via the Holiday Activities Website or app. 

If you have not received a voucher by 9am on Monday 23 November 2026 and you think you should have, contact your child's school.

Changes to free school meals mean some children may no longer qualify for HAF from Autumn 2026.

If your child received and used a HAF voucher in Spring or Summer 2026 because they were eligible for benefits-related free school meals, they can still take part in the Winter 2026 HAF programme.

If your child is eligible, you will receive a HAF voucher on 23 November 2026 to book winter holiday activities.

From Spring 2027, HAF vouchers will only be issued automatically to children who receive targeted free school meals.

For information about free school meals and eligibility, visit the free school meals page.

The HAF programme is for school-aged children (Reception to Year 11) who receive targeted free school meals.

Visit the free school meals page to see the criteria for targeted free school meals.

Some children who do not receive targeted free school meals may still be eligible for a funded place if they need extra support. A professional who works with your family, such as a teacher, social worker or support worker, can make a referral.

This may include children who:

• have an early help plan

• have a child and family plan

• are young carers

• are looked after or subject to a special guardianship order

• are experiencing difficult family circumstances

If you think your child may be eligible for HAF funding in these circumstances either:

• speak to your child's school

• or ask a professional supporting you to email cfw-haf@lancashire.gov.uk to complete a referral

You will need a voucher code to register and book a place.

Follow the link on the voucher to see a list of the clubs and activities in your district.

If you have a voucher code, you can also access the holiday activities link to book a place.

Many clubs book up very quickly so please:

• only book a HAF place if you are going to use it

• cancel if you change your mind

If a place is booked and then not used it prevents another child from attending.

Activities outside of your school district

You can only use the voucher to book activities in the district where your child goes to school.

For example, if your child goes to school in Lytham, you will get a Fylde voucher, and the booking platform will display all the HAF clubs in Fylde.

If your child needs to attend a club in another district, you can request a new voucher for that district.

You must request the new voucher before you book any places. If you request a new voucher, you will not be able to book clubs in the district your original voucher was for.

To request a to change a voucher district email cfw-haf@lancashire.gov.uk.

Parents, carers, and professionals can email cfw-haf@lancashire.gov.uk for support and a member of the team will contact you.

This includes help with:

• checking HAF eligibility (when your school cannot help)

• changing your voucher district

• moving to another local authority

• requesting a voucher under the 15% professional criteria

• general questions about the HAF programme or eligibility

• using the booking system or vouchers

Helping HAF clubs meet your child's needs

If your child has an education, health and care (EHC) plan, special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), or any additional support needs, you will be asked some questions when registering for HAF activities. Please answer these questions as fully and honestly as possible.

Providing detailed information will help activity providers to:

• make any necessary adjustments before your child attends

• ensure staff understand your child's individual needs and how best to support them

• help your child feel welcomed, included and comfortable

• provide appropriate support to enable your child to take part safely and enjoyably

Eligibility

Unfortunately, HAF funding is limited. We give priority for funded places to children and young people who receive targeted free school meals.

If your child has SEND or an EHC plan but does not receive targeted free school meals, they may still be able to get a place. You will need to provide evidence of additional vulnerabilities, as explained in the 'who can take part' section. Speak to your child's school for further information.

To find more local services and support for your family, visit the Lancashire SEND local offer. The local offer brings together helpful information for children and young people with SEND, and their families.

Our Targeted Youth Service (TYS) runs HAF activities across Lancashire for young people in school years 7 to 11. These include sports, arts, games, days out and overnight residentials.

They're a place to:

• make friends

• try new things

• enjoy a healthy meal

• learn new skills

• build confidence

Friendly youth workers listen to young people and make sure everyone feels welcome.

To find out more about TYS HAF activities:

• speak to your school

• contact Talkzone

• contact your nearest Family Hub

You can find out what's on in each district using the links below.

• Burnley - Fun, Food and Friends

• Chorley - Holiday and Food Activity Programme

• Fylde - Holiday Activity Clubs

• Hyndburn - Holiday Activities and Food Programme

• Lancaster - Happy Healthy Holidays

• Pendle - Fun Vibes, Active Lives

• Preston - Holiday Activities

• Ribble Valley - Fun, Food and Friends

• Rossendale - Holiday Activities and Food Programme

• South Ribble - Holiday Activities and Food Scheme

• West Lancashire - West Lancs HAF

• Wyre - Holiday Clubs for Kids

Visit HAF information for schools for further support and information about managing eligibility and HAF vouchers.