HAFplus
HAFplus 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.
Participants can enjoy activities such as escape rooms, street art, volunteering, cooking and cinema visits. Travel and food are included too.
The young person must attend at least one bookable activity to remain on the whole of the HAFplus programme.
HAFplus runs for 4 weeks starting Monday 28 July. Booking will open on Monday 14 July. To book you will need your e-voucher code which will have been emailed to you, please check your spam if you haven't received your e-voucher.
For help with the app or to collect paper based vouchers please visit us at the Metrocentre Community Hub between 1.30 and 4.30pm on:
Thursday 17 July
Thursday 24 July
Monday 4 August
Monday 11 August
Monday 18 August
Apply for 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)
HAF Plus is funded by:
