Across Yorkshire, 30% of children live in poverty, rising as high as 68% in some areas of Bradford. Crisis calls to the local Mind project increased 35% in 12 months, with waiting times as long as 2 years.  

Families in need of support and an opportunity to re-set are referred to The Principle Trust , which provides families in crisis with seven nights’ accommodation. Each break provides a holiday setting, a starter food parcel and time to rest, reconnect and recover from trauma.

This ALMT grant will fund 40 free breaks will be offered for children experiencing poor mental health through partnerships with trusted local services including Mind in both Hull and Rotherham. Beneficiaries will include children affected by mental ill health, trauma, domestic abuse, poverty, disability, risk of becoming NEET, foster care and family breakdown.

for an average family of four (up to six people), a starter food parcel, and access to adapted facilities if needed. Families can also utilise free on-site activities such as swimming and children’s entertainment programmes. The holidays happen in eight self-catering homes in Filey (North Yorkshire), Blackpool and Lake District. Three homes are fully adapted for children with physical disabilities.

Families in crisis are offered seven nights’ accommodation for an average family of four (up to six people), a starter food parcel, and access to adapted facilities if needed. Families can also utilise free on-site activities such as swimming and children’s entertainment programmes. The holidays happen in eight self-catering homes in Filey (North Yorkshire), Blackpool and Lake District. Three homes are fully adapted for children with physical disabilities.

Post-break surveys consistently show significant improvements in wellbeing, coping, self-esteem and family relationships.