HAF Plus

HAF Plus is our free holiday activities and food programme aimed at children in years 9, 10 and 11 who are in receipt of benefits related free school meals. For younger children we have our Brighten the Day programme.

The HAF Plus app is back for Summer 2026. Download the HAF Plus app (opens new window).

You must have your e-voucher code to register.  This was sent to all eligible parents/carers on Wednesday 1 July by email from [email protected] 

Help to make bookings

If you want some help in person drop in and see us and we'll help you with any booking queries.  

Date	Time	Location
Monday 27 July	1 to 4pm	Metrocentre Community Hub (green quadrant opposite Next)
Monday 3 August	1 to 4pm	Metrocentre Community Hub (green quadrant opposite Next)

 

Apply for free school meals

Like Brighten the Day, HAF Plus is for young people in receipt of benefit-related free school meals. 

If you do not currently get benefits-related free school meals, you can apply online. The process is quick and easy. 

Apply for free school meals (opens new window)

How we manage your data

For more information about how we manage your data read our privacy notices:
Gateshead Council HAF privacy notice
Department of Education HAF programme privacy notice (PDF, 145 KB)(opens new window)
 

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HAF Plus is funded by: