Every family needs time together to have fun, try new things, and see each other smile. We know that families who get away together, grow together – into stronger happier, and more confident families.
But for families going through really tough times, going on holiday can feel out of reach. Even a short break can make the world of difference to a child who’s never seen mum smile, shared laughter with their family, or spent a whole day having fun.
Helen's Story
The support of a group trip reassured Helen and meant that she and her children quickly made friends and grew in confidence.
Andrea's Story
For Andrea, who has looked after her 12-year-old granddaughter Kari since she was little, the time spent on Hayling Island was a particularly opportune break.
Adrian's Story
Five-year-old Rhys is autistic and non-verbal, and has a rare nerve condition that means he's likely to need a wheelchair when he's older.
Erika's Story
Erika's daughter Evie was diagnosed with a heart condition before she was born and as a result has extremely complicated health needs. Their holiday, along with 10-year-old Noah, gave them a chance to relax.
Pinkie's Story
The last decade has been challenging for Pinkie. She lost her partner eight years ago when Leah was still very small and her son only nine. Their family holiday meant that Pinkie and her children felt relaxed, and it brought them together as a family.
Kevin's Story
Single parent Kevin has six daughters, and working 12-hour shifts a day, with only 2-3 hours of sleep, this has impacted Kevin physically and mentally. With our help, the family had a much-needed and stress-free holiday together.
Sabina's Story
Sabina's ex-partner was controlling, and made life incredibly difficult for both her and her 3-year-old son Dion, who has suspected autism. Their holiday helped them both grow in confidence.
Chris's Story
Chris and his wife Annabelle and their 11-year-old daughter, Pixie, have been taking care of their severely disabled son, Dom, who has complex needs. The getaway to North Devon has given them quality time together, a change of scenery and a chance to renew their batteries.
Dee's Story
A Bear Grylls survival experience gave Dee and her granddaughter Tish a different perspective on life.
Paula's Story
Paula is a single mum with an underlying medical condition, which means her family have spent the last few years being extremely cautious. A city break to Glasgow was a treat for everyone.
Sharon's Story
Like many women, Sharon is part of the sandwich generation; with caring duties for children and an ageing parent.
Kay's Story
This was the first holiday Kay has had with her granddaughters since their mother passed away two and a half years ago. The holiday was a real chance for them to just be themselves as a family.