What is HAF?
HAF stands for Holiday Activities and Food Programme and is funded by the Department for Education. It provides free healthy meals and fun, enriching activities during the spring (Easter), summer and winter(Christmas) school holidays for children aged 4 to 16 who are eligible for benefit-related free school meals.
Who is eligible for HAF?
Your child will be eligible for HAF activities if they meet the below criteria:
- your child is eligible for benefit-related free school meals
- your child is age 4 to 16
- they go to school or live in South Ribble.
If your child meets the above criteria, you may have received an email from HolidayActivities about an e-voucher code. If you are unsure if you have received an email, and your child meets the above criteria, please email HAF@southribble.gov.uk and a member of the team will be happy to help you.
If your child does not receive free school meals, they may still be eligible for HAF under the secondary criteria:
- your child is being supported on an early help plan
- your child is being supported on a child and family plan
- your child is a young carer
- your child is looked after or subject to a special guardianship order
- your family is in crisis - for example, experiencing a sudden bereavement, illness, financial problems, or is the child of a refugee family.
If you believe your child meets this secondary criteria, please email HAF@southribble.gov.uk and a member of the team will be happy to help you.
How to ensure you receive a HAF voucher for future holiday periods
If your child receives benefit-related Free School Meals, they should be issued a HAF voucher by their school. If your child does not receive their vouchers please contact the school before the end of term.
If your child received benefit-related Free School Meals for the last school year, and you had to contact the council for your Summer HAF vouchers, please contact your child's school to ensure you receive entitlement for the current school year.
How to book HAF activities
There are currently no HAF holiday clubs running, the next clubs will be during the Christmas holidays - booking opens on 24 November 2025.
If you have an e-voucher, book here
Information for providers
If you are interested in becoming a future HAF holiday club provider, please email HAF@southribble.gov.uk with some information about your organisation and we will let you know when our application form for Christmas 2025 open.
Information about HAF across Lancashire
Winter HAF schedule
Leyland:
| Provider | Offer | Age | Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Box Clever | Kickboxing and Games | 5 to 11 | 22 Dec, 23 Dec, and 2 January. | 10am till 2pm | Unit 6 Earnshaw Bridge Mill |
| Community Network Outreach Service | Activities, arts, crafts & games | 12 to 16 | 22 Dec, 23 Dec, 2 January | 6:30pm till 8:30pm | Moss Side Community Centre |
| Community Network Outreach Service | Activities, arts, crafts & games | 4 to 11 | 22 Dec, 23 Dec, 2 January | 10am till 2pm | Moss Side Community Centre |
| South Ribble Leisure | Family Swim | 4 to 15 | 2 January | TBC | Leyland Leisure Centre |
| SportsCool | Winter wonderland - multi-sports | 4 to 12 | 22 and 23 December. | 10am till 2pm | Farington Primary School |
| Warehouse Skate Park | Indoor Skating & Scooters | 5 to 16 | 22 Dec, 23 Dec, and 2 January. | 12pm till 4pm | Chandler Warehouse |
Penwortham:
| Provider | Offer | Age | Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Play & Learn Scheme | Play & Learn: Activities, arts, crafts & games | 4 to 11 | 22 Dec, 23 Dec, and 2 January. | 9am till 1pm | Middleforth Primary School |
| Prime Sports Academy | Multi Sports, Team Games & Activities | 4 to 12 | 22 Dec, 23 Dec, and 2 January. | 9am till 1pm | Penwortham Community Centre |
| South Ribble Leisure | Family Swim | 4 to 15 | 2 January. | TBC | Penwortham Leisure Centre |
| SRBC Active Health | Active Camps - Year 1 to Year 6 | 5 to 11 | 22 and 23 December. | 9am till 4:30pm | Kingsfold Primary School |
Bamber Bridge:
| Provider | Offer | Age | Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prime Sports Academy | Multi Sports, Team Games & Activities | 4 to 12 | 22 Dec, 23 Dec, and 2 January. | 9am till 1pm | Our Lady and St Gerards RC Primary School |
| SRBC Active Health | Active Camps - Year 1 to Year 6 | 5 to 11 | 22 and 23 December. | 9am till 4:30pm | Cuerden Church Primary School |
| South Ribble Leisure | Gymnastics | 4 to 15 | 22 Dec, 23 Dec, and 2 January. | TBC | Tennis Centre |
| South Ribble Leisure | Family Swim | 4 to 15 | 2 January. | TBC | Bamber Bridge Leisure Centre |
What else is on during school holidays in South Ribble?
During school holidays, South Ribble Borough Council is proud to offer a packed programme of exciting free or low-cost activities for children and families across the borough - including Active Camps, which are available in all school holidays including half terms!
Whether you're looking for something active, creative, or just a chance to get outside and have fun - there's something for everyone.
View more information on school holiday activities.
