Since the partnership between Canvas Holidays and the Family Holiday Association began back in 2009, the incredible funds raised have helped around 450 families struggling with terrible circumstances, to have a much-needed short break at the seaside, or local day out. Canvas Holidays would like to say a huge thank you to all their customers... Read more »
Caravan holidays are on the rise – 39% of UK adults have been on a camping or caravanning holiday in the past three years ending October 2018. Safeguard has carried out in-depth research to uncover Europe’s favourite destinations for caravanning. Safeguard have analysed 5 data points for each country including the number of caravan sites,... Read more »
Back for a sixth consecutive year, on a sunny (and not so windy!) day in July, 11 teams took to the Solent for our popular regatta. This year we joined forces with our friends at ABTA Lifeline, a charity set up to help colleagues in the travel industry when they need it most – from... Read more »
Responsible Travel’s new report argues that the industry must step up. Activist travel company, Responsible Travel, has revealed the latest chapter in its manifesto for the future of tourism which reports that the travel industry is failing people with accessibility requirements, leaving vast swathes of our global society behind. Everybody needs global accessibility. 1 in... Read more »
Featured as part of the Daily Mirror ‘Give Kids a Seaside Smile’ summer campaign. Read more about the appeal on the Mirror online here. “I want to ask you about your holiday – the one you’ve just had, the one you are about to take or, maybe, the one you’re enjoying now. Do you think you... Read more »
“Ask anyone for their favourite childhood memory and they often say a trip to the seaside. “We remember building sandcastles, braving the cold seawater and the donkey rides. But while millions of families will soon be off on their summer hols, thousands of children will be denied that chance.” So say’s Jason Beattie at the... Read more »
The Family Holiday Association welcomes the new Tourism Sector Deal announced today by Prime Minister Theresa May and specifically the Government’s ambition to make the UK the “most accessible tourism destination in Europe.” Included in the deal is a firm commitment to accessibility for disabled visitors. The charity now calls on the government and industry... Read more »
With summer holiday season nearly here; many families will have already booked their break away. However, latest research shows a holiday is an unaffordable luxury for many hard working families, and that missing out is having a negative impact on mental wellbeing. Research published today (18/6) by Nottingham Civic Exchange (NCE) on behalf of the... Read more »
TransPennine Express (TPE) has teamed up with the charity to give disadvantaged families from across the North a chance to explore some of our great cities or enjoy a trip to the seaside. The train company will be providing complimentary travel to applicable families to towns and cities across Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire, with journeys... Read more »
Kids Pass have chosen the Family Holiday Association as their official charity partner and have got involved with our ‘Adopt a Caravan’ initiative, pledging to cover the costs of running one of the charity’s caravans for a year. The charity team were delighted to visit Kids Pass this week to present an official Caravan Adoption pack... Read more »
