Over two million children live in families who cannot afford a day trip to the seaside – far less a simple holiday. The Family Holiday Association works to help disadvantaged families get that much-needed break away from home.

17th May - One Man, One Horse, 2,500 Miles, £250,000

17 May 2013
The Ride Round England is underway William Reddaway and his horse Strider are making an extraordinary 2,500 mile journey. They are visiting the four corners of England, including 30 cathedral cities on their way. No back-up vehicle; just one man and one horse on the road for seven months.
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Another year of fantastic fundraising by TUI UK & Ireland 's Holiday Experience!

29 April 2013
Ian Chapman welcomes Family Holiday Association to Wigmore House with a £12,500 donation… Ian Chapman, TUI’s Director of Holiday Experience, supported by members of his team (Jennifer Brettle, Sean Parker and Sue Bradley), handed over a cheque donation to Family Holiday Association director John McDonald on Monday 29th April.
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100,000 reasons to Run, Ride, Play or Dive

02 May 2013
Join in and help make stronger, happier families The Family Holiday Association is aiming to reach its highest ever event-target of £100,000 this year through supporters willing to accelerate to 120 mph at 13,000 ft; cycle in the first-ever Olympic legacy event; run world-famous marathons and road races; and tee off on an 18-hole championship golf course. The charity hopes that over 150 people will take part in events this year...
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John Mason MSP leads debate in Scottish Parliament

30 April 2013
Social tourism subject of a major debate in Scotland Tuesday 30 April witnessed a major debate on Social tourism in Holyrood. John Mason, Glasow Shettleston MSP, lodged a motion supporting easier access to holidays for disadvantaged families which received cross-party support allowing the debate to take place.
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Marking a successful year at London's City Hall

23 April 2013
Annual supporters' reception tells a great story More families helped, more money raised and greater recognition that holidays matter and that particularly for those families least able to afford a break they really matter. Our latest annual review "Together for families in need" well received. But attendees also heard that Ian Reynolds, long-time chairman, was stepping down.
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Holidays Matter 2013 Conference Launch

18 March 2013
A powerful new national platform for social tourism debate Following the huge industry interest in our pilot conference last year, Holidays Matter 2012 – the Evidence – the Impact – the Future, we are delighted to announce our return to the Royal Society on 24th October for Holidays Matter 2013. The full report from the 2012 conference is now available.
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