Chorley Council co-ordinate the Holiday Activity and Food Clubs (HAF) programme for the borough which is funded by the Department for Education. The programme provides free activities during Easter, Summer and Christmas school holiday periods and includes a nutritious meal. School aged children from reception to year 11 (inclusive) who receive benefits related free school meals can access this provision.
Activities take place at a variety of venues across the borough, with a range of activity providers making these sessions possible including multi sports, football, cheer-leading, coding, forest school, arts and crafts and much more.
The HAF programme:
- is free of charge
- offers fun activities and experiences
- includes free food and refreshments.
Make a HAF booking for your child/children
To book HAF sessions, you will need an e-voucher code, look out for a text or email from hello@holidayactivities.com.
E-vouchers will be sent on 16 June 2025 for Summer holidays.
The link provided in your email/text will take you to the booking website where you can register and book a HAF activity using the voucher code provided.
Please visit Holiday Activities website for more information on how this works for you.
You will need a voucher 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.
Please be aware that Lancashire County Council have worked with schools to issue voucher codes to families eligible to access HAF, and you will need that code to make a booking. If you have not received a voucher code, and you believe you should have please contact your children’s education provider in the first instance.
Please visit Holiday Activities and Food programme (HAF) - Lancashire County Council for more information on eligibility for vouchers.
Activity provider information
In line with national HAF requirements, 2025 to 2026 delivery of activities will be 1 week during Easter holidays, 4 weeks over the Summer holidays and 1 week at Christmas.
The grant funding will cover a minimum of 4 hours of activity each day, 4 days per week. Food must be provided for all children and young people who participate, with all HAF funded and non-HAF funded children being offered the same meal options.
The intended outcomes for Lancashire HAF activities are for children who attend the provision to:
- eat healthily over the school holidays
- be active during the school holidays
- take part in engaging and enriching activities which support the development of resilience, character, and wellbeing along with their wider educational attainment
- be safe and socially included
- have a great knowledge of health and nutrition
- be engaged with schools and other services.
View more information about the HAF programme outcomes and guidance on the GOV.UK website.
Chorley's provision is continually expanding and being developed to better meet the needs of families. If you are an activity provider and would like to discuss involvement in the programme, please email HAF.programme@chorley.gov.uk.
Applications for HAF funding open on Wednesday 30 April and will close on Monday 19 May.
We invite local community led organisations, childcare providers, and schools to apply for grant funding to deliver high quality, accessible and engaging programmes of activity for young people aged 4 to 16 during the Summer school holiday period.
To apply, please view HAF guidance notes for more information and to inform your application. Please use this document as a guide to planning your HAF provision and submitting your application form.
Please complete the HAF 2025 application form and the HAF provider budgeting spreadsheet, and return them to us by email to HAF.programme@chorley.gov.uk.