Cheshire East Council are proud to present the holiday activities and food programme, which is made up of a number of local schools, holiday club providers, community and voluntary organisations to provide families with fun activities, healthy meals and more. This is free for recipients of income-related free school meals.
We aim to give eligible children and young people the chance to have healthy happy holidays so they can:
Children and young people will be able to take part in a variety of fun and exciting activities, including
Limited places may be available for children and young people who live in Cheshire East and/or attend a Cheshire East school and are not in receipt of IRFSM, but who:
These discretionary criteria are not exhaustive, and decisions are made based on individual circumstances.
You can filter your searches by age range including teen offer, date, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) specific/ SEND support, provider name and location or you can find your nearest provider using the handy map function.
When you find an activity you like, select book and complete the booking information.
If you need help to book your place, you can message for help or book a video chat with our platform provider Eequ, via the message support page.
The HAF programme has been extended for a further 3 years, running from April 2026 to March 2029. This procurement opportunity closed on 9 January 2026 midday.
If you have any queries regarding the HAF programme email CEHAF@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Other sources of support and information are listed on the cost of living support page.
Read the Holiday Activities and Food programme full report (PDF, 620KB).
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Page last reviewed: 05 January 2026
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