Falkirk School Holiday Food Fund: Easter 2022

The Falkirk School Holiday Food Fund for Children and Young People is open for the Easter 2022 school holidays, which take place Monday 4^th April – Monday 18^th April in Falkirk.

The aim of the fund is to support local organisations help improve the wellbeing of children and young people during the school holidays across Falkirk.

Funding of up to £1,000 is available to provide food and activities to children and young people during April 2022 school holidays. As COVID-19 cases are rising locally, to reduce the spread of COVID-19 groups are encouraged to consider providing activities that can be delivered at home or outdoors.

Who is the Funding Intended to Reach?

The funding is aimed at children and young people across Falkirk who may have wellbeing needs.  They include:

• children from low-income households
• children from the Tackling Child Poverty priority family groups:
  • larger families
  • families with a disabled child or adult
  • young mothers
  • families with children under one
  • minority ethnic families
• children from families who have been shielding during the pandemic and whose ability to engage in activities and socialise will have been very limited
• children with a disability or additional support need
• care-experienced children and young people
• young carers
• children in need of protection
• children supported by a child’s plan
• children who have undergone significant transitions during lockdown or will experience them this year, including starting in ELC, starting primary school, moving to secondary school and leaving school

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted no later than Tuesday 5^th April. Applications will be assessed by members of the Fairer Falkirk Partnership.

To apply, or for further information (including application guidance), please visit the Falkirk Council website.

Support Available

Support is available to help groups develop their application:

For help completing your application (including how you can promote food and activities towards the target groups) contact the Fairer Falkirk team by email: fairerfalkirk@falkirk.gov.uk

For menu ideas, portion guidance, resources, and training to support the food provision of funding, visit the NHS Forth Valley Nutrition page, or contact their team by email: fv.fvcommunitynutrition@nhs.scot