For the families we’re here for, a holiday, short break or group day trip is out of their reach. Give the gift of a lifetime...
Space and time, and a chance to make lasting happy memories.
Ways to Give
Donate Online Online
Donating online is the quickest and easiest way to donate. You can give a single donation or set up a regular gift to help more families have the chance of a break.
Donate by text Text
Text is a simple and speedy way to donate. Make a one-off donation, or set up a regular, monthly gift from your mobile.
Other ways to give Post
You can choose another way you’d like to donate to support families facing tough times.
Why support Family Support Charity
Family Challenges
Families are referred to us for many different reasons, and most are facing several challenges at the same time. In 2025:
- 40% of families supported had never had a holiday before.
- 60% had not had a holiday in four years or more.
- In 2025, we received over 500 referrals for family holidays.
- Families were typically facing around four different challenges when they were referred.
- Low confidence, isolation, poor wellbeing, family crisis, caring responsibilities, unemployment, and life-limiting conditions, were the most common challenges our families faced in 2025.
Impact Holidays
A holiday can have a lasting impact on a family's wellbeing, relationship and confidence. Families have told us that taking a break together helps them feel reconnected, build resilience and create positive memories that last long after they return home.
- 90% saw improved family relationships.
- 79% of parents and carers gained a new outlook and greater confidence.
- 67% of children felt more confident engaging with their peers.
- 90% saw improvements in parents' and carers' mental health.
- 93% saw improvements in children's mental health.
Get involved
Fundraise for us
Start fundraising for charity and make a world of difference to families facing tough times. Follow our 3 easy steps to begin your charity fundraising journey.
Make a donation
Donate today to transform the future of a family facing tough times.
Ways to Give
There are so many ways you can support Family Holiday Charity, from playing our weekly lottery to running a marathon.
Gifts in Wills
Give a gift of a lifetime- laughter, smiles and the release that time away from home can bring.
Partner with us
Join us as a corporate partner
Trusts and Foundations
Around 10% of our current funding comes from trusts, grants and foundations.
Pay in your fundraising
If you've been fundraising for us and are ready to give us the funds, you can do that here.
Support more family holidays
Give families the gift of time away together by making a donation today.