The Henry Smith Foundation offers grants for recreational trips in the UK, Isle of Man and Channel Islands for children up to and including 13 years old’s who face financial hardship systemic inequity or disability.
Youth groups and UK-based, non profit groups (with an organisational income below £2 million) and schools in the UK are eligible to apply.
Priority will be given to projects that will benefit disadvantaged and disabled children in the most deprives areas in the UK, based on National Indices of Deprivation. For groups of children with disabilities, more flexibility will be given regarding the level of deprivation.
Grants between £500 and £3,000 are available for either a day trip or holidays up to seven days in length. This could be to a countryside or city location, but must be outside the children’s immediate locality. Day trips should not involve a disproportionate amount of time spent travelling.
Applications should be received at least six to 8 week before the date of the trip to allow for administrative processing and decision making.
For more information and how to apply visit their website.
