We aim to help 1,600 families this
year. 7 families are on holiday this week*. *beginning 17 November 2008 (figures courtesy of Emma from the
Programme Team)
You could help another family
enjoy
a much-needed break.
Give today!
Read about the Alexander and Ryan
families holiday at Butlins. And listen to the Ryan family
talk to Richard Reynolds of BBC Radio York (see story below).
With news of our latest activities and information on
our new patrons and trustees, our newsletter is packed with
interesting articles.
Due to be mailed to supporters in the next
few days, you can access an advance copy by downloading the pdf
here -
click to download.
Latest news
Monday 29 September 2008 BBC
Radio York hears from a family...
On Monday morning 29 September,
Richard Reynolds (pictured left), of BBC Radio York,
broadcast the views of a local York family on their one
week break at the seaside. Richard then spoke to John
McDonald, Director of the Family Holiday Association,
about the work of the charity.
The Ryan family
enjoyed a week at the seaside in early September and the
charity recorded their opinions about the week. The
Ryan family were delighted to share their views with BBC
Radio York. You can listen to the interview and the
extended recording of Mrs Ryan below.
Listen to the BBC
Radio York interview with the Mrs Ryan and Family
Holiday Association Director John McDonald.
Listen to the
full recording of the Ryan Family.
Listen to the Mrs
Ryan's young son talk about his break.
Latest news
Tuesday 14 October 2008
Sign
up to the Social Tourism declaration today
Under the banner of "Breaks for All", a
group of like-minded organisations, including the YHA, Family
Fund and UNISON Welfare, have joined with the Family Holiday
Association to promote the benefits of social tourism.
And you and your organisation are invited to sign the Social
Tourism declaration today.
Over the coming month the
charity will be rolling out a new look both in print and
on the internet.
Our revamped logo and fresh,
professional image will help us to communicate our
message in a clear and consistent way, allow us to
better influence decision-makers about the benefits of
breaks for families and to aid our fundraising in an
ever more competitive environment.
Please
watch the short film we have put together using the new
designs.
The new two
minute video "Short break, Long memories" uses images
of real families that the charity has helped, it gives
key facts about the problems families face and about the
charity. If you have any comments please let
us know by emailing
info@fhaonline.org.uk.
Latest news
Tuesday 23 September 2008
Local group's 2008 Art & Craft
Fair launched Hundreds
of visitors are expected to visit this year's North London
Friends of the the FHA annual Art & Craft Fair. The Fair is the
group's major fundraising event and the funds they expect to raise
will help local disadvantaged families with a break.
A multitude of stalls will offer gifts, ceramics,
jewellery, fashion and home accessories. The Fair, to be
held at the Henrietta Barnet School Hall, Central Square,
Hampstead Garden Suburb, opens its doors on Saturday 15
November from 10.30 till 4.30pm.
An ideal
opportunity to buy seasonal presents. Cafe, Cake Stall and
Tombola Entrance £2 All
profits to the FHA.
For full details download a copy of the Fair poster
click here.
Latest news
Tuesday 8 April 2008
Annual Review launched at ABTA
reception Over
one hundred FHA supporters and beneficiaries gathered at the head
offices of ABTA on Tuesday 8 April to mark the launch of the
charity's 2007 Annual Review.
Charity chairman, Ian Reynolds, welcomed the news that the charity
had helped over 1,400 families in the past year and that some 1,600
families will be helped with a holiday in 2008. He noted that
this target will be aided by an anticipated income of over £1.3m in
this current year.
Alison Rice (above), trustee, interviewed pupils and parents from an
East End of London primary school with which the charity is running
a joint project to measure the value of breaks for families.
And, in addition to reporting on advances in the work of the charity
over the past year, a number of awards were presented to a number of
special supporters. The
Joan & Pat Laurance Vase is a our top annual award and was presented
to Michael East. This important award
recognises Michael East of The Eastcastle Management Group who has
been a staunch supporter of the FHA for many years.Eastcastle includes Argyle Recruitment which has
organised the Fun Run at the ABTA Convention for several years.Argyle is central to the organisation of the
event and helps to recruit runners and to publicise the event.
They have used their networks to recruit sponsors for the event each
year ensuring that it generates substantial income for the FHA.
Last year the event raised £4000.
Argyle’s sister company, Kingley Event
Management has also helped us raise funds over recent years.Funds have been raised at many of Kingley’s
events, including the prestigious British Travel Industry Hall of
Fame Dinner in 2006 which raised £13,500, the E-tid Lunch at the
ABTA Travel Convention last November raised over £3,500 and
previously Kingley organised two very successful FHA Black & White
Balls and in the year 2000 they raised over £100,000. The
2007 Annual Review can be downloaded as a pdf document by clicking
on the picture to the left.
The Review includes an audio CD that contains recordings of various
people describing their work with the FHA and also recordings
of families talking about their holidays and breaks.
If you would like a hard copy of the 2007 Annual Review including
the audio CD please e-mail now -
click here
Latest news Wednesday 13 September 2007
Peter Long, Chief Executive of TUI Travel, voices his
support for the FHA at the TTG Awards
Peter Long delivered
a strong message of support for the Family Holiday
Association to over 1,200 travel industry colleagues
gathered at the Travel Trade Gazette
(TTG) Annual Awards ceremony on the 13th September.
Peter Long is the
Chief Executive of one of Europe's largest travel companies
and his appeal to the audience resulted in thousands of pounds
being donated to help disadvantaged children and parents enjoy
something
people in the travel trade take for granted - a simple
break.
John McDonald, FHA
Director, said "Peter Long's address is testament to
the important support provided to the FHA by people
who make their living from helping people go on
holiday.
Please let us know if you have any difficulty
viewing the short video.
Visit the TTG website for more information -
click here
For more
information on TUI Travel PLC -
click here
You could help another family
enjoy a much-needed break.
Give today!
Latest news 5 June 2007
Social
tourism consortium
launched at joint UNISON and FHA forum
"We believe too many
people are excluded from the benefits provided by even a simple break
away from home. Together we will work to promote social tourism
for the improved well-being and happiness of society"
A wide range of organisations including travel companies signed the
above declaration supporting the promotion of social tourism in the
UK. The forum heard from Gordon Marsden, MP for Blackpool, a
senior UNISON official and representatives of travel companies Butlins
and Haven.
FHA Director, John McDonald, said "There was general agreement that
the issue of social tourism had to be pushed up the political agenda
and that to do so it would be better if we worked together."
It was agreed that a working party
of interested organisations would meet to consider how best a
consortium would work and to report back at a meeting to be scheduled
in the next few months.
If you would like to be kept up to
date about the work of the consortium - please let us know -
click here.
Listen to what people had to say at the forum
Gordon Marsden,
MP for Blackpool, talks about the importance of social tourism
Valerie Wigfall of the Thomas
Coram Institute talks about her introduction to social
tourism.
Latest
news - 25 July2006
In
a very moving article in The Times on the 25 July 2006, Libby Purves
wrote about the importance of family holidays to her and her family
and the stock of happy memories they provide; memories that can sustain
you at times of upset and grief.
Libby argues strongly that taking a
holiday with the family is a priority and she went on to say that
if you had any money left after paying for your break then you should
send it to the Family Holiday Association and help another family
benefit too.
Click here
to read Libby Purves's column in The Times on Tuesday 25 July
2006.
and then
click here!
A regular gift will make all the difference
A regular monthly
donation will help a
family have a holiday this summer. It also allows the charity
to plan and budget better. Why not donate regularly by direct debit?
CLICK HERE NOW TO MAKE A REGULAR DONATION ONLINE
Or download a Standing Order form (includes a Gift
Aid declaration)Click Here
If you wish
to send a donation by mail our address is Family Holiday Association,
FREEPOST, London W1E 7AA
The
Joan & Pat Laurance Vase is a our top annual award and was presented
to Michael East. 
