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Country Holidays for City Kids
CHICKS provide free holidays for children who are emotionally and financially disadvantaged who would not otherwise have a holiday. These activity holidays are for 8-11’s and 12-15’s. They will need to be referred by a professional or an organisation.
Cruse Bereavement Care
Publishes a free fact sheet called ‘Going on Holiday’ for your free copy call the publications line above.
Family Holiday Association
This charity provides holidays for low income families, who must be referred by a social worker, GP, etc. Send a large SAE for application form.
Gingerbread
Local Gingerbread groups may organise trips, BBQ’s, holidays, social events, etc. For information about whether there is a group in your area contact the freephone number above.
Gingerbread Northern Ireland
They can advise on holidays specifically aimed at lone parents.
Gingerbread Wales
Gingerbread offer advice, information and support to lone parents families as well as to represent the views of lone parents families to the media and politicians.
Holiday Care Service
The Holiday Care Service is a registered charity which provides support and information for disabled people whose circumstances make access to holidays difficult. Information sheets are available on a variety of holiday topics, ie holidays for children with special needs.
Holiday Endeavour for Lone Parents (HELP)
HELP has been organising lone parent holidays for 29 years. It’s a registered charity run by people who are or have been lone parents. They are dedicated to providing high quality, low cost full board, half board and self-catering accommodation with entertainment, which will allow any lone parent to both afford and enjoy a family holiday. Membership is £5 per year.
Home Base Holidays
Internet only membership, one year from £29, two years only £39.
Intervac International Home Exchange
Arranges house exchange holidays both in Britain and abroad. Their annual membership starts from £85. Membership for £99 includes a photo/web directory entry.
Make Holiday Friends
This website enables you to find, and get to know, people who are planning a holiday to the same destination - all before you go.
Mango
Mango provides holidays specifically designed for single parent families in England and Europe.
Mellor Country House
Holidays for low income families who would otherwise not have a holiday. The home is low cost, self-catering and non-sectarian, set in 3 acres of beautiful grounds. Lots for children such as snooker, play room, toys and games. Open March-October, price £38.50 per adult per week, £11.55 for children.
Mid Wales Tourism
Book holidays in mid wales lots of accomadtion to suit all taste and budgets.
One Plus Holiday Guide
One Plus , 55 Renfrew Street , Glasgow, G2 3BD.
Single Parent Travel Club
Low cost short breaks and holidays organised by members. Regional groups offer local programmes of outings and get togethers. Membership is £7.50 a year and includes 4 newsletters a year detailing holidays, events and info on how to contact other members (include SAE.)
Single Parents on Holiday Ltd
Escorted holidays for single parents offering quality accommodation, activities and kids clubs included in the price without charging for two adults.
Small Families and International Adventure
Quality Holidays for single parents and their children.
The Belfast Welcome Centre
Information & accommodation reservation web site for Belfast. Offers you all the information you need for your holiday or short break in Belfast.
Venuemasters
Provides a free enquiry service for people interested in using university or college accommodation during the vacation period. Alternatively contact the university direct.