We co-ordinate the Holiday Activity and Food Clubs (HAF) programme for the borough which is funded by the Department for Education. The programme provides 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
There are currently no HAF Clubs until Easter Holidays.
View more information more about Food and Acitivites in February Half Term.
Activity provider information
The HAF Programme was rolled out in 2021 to provide support for families experiencing cost of living challenges, by providing access for children eligible for free school meals (FSM) with quality physical enrichment activity and nutritious meals.
In line with national HAF requirements, 2024 to 2025 delivery of activities will be 1 week during Easter holidays, 4 weeks over the summer holidays and 1 week at Christmas.
The 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.
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 are not currently open.