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Heswall Disabled Children's Holiday Fund

Hosting free camps for children with disabilities

Heswall Disabled Children’s Holiday Fund have been hosting free holidays for disabled children since 1962

We are driven by a desire to provide opportunities for those children that might not otherwise be available to them, and to provide respite to their families

Our Locations

Every year we host two camps for up to 35 children aged 9-15 at each camp. At our camp the children benefit from the independence it offers them. For many, this is the only time they spend away from home all year.

Each camp is attended by around 35 children & 35 volunteer helpers, as we try to aim for a one-to-one ratio of children to helpers. Each year we have theme for the camps, and we try to incorporate activities to fit the themes during the week.

The programme for each camp includes both on-site activities as well as day trips out, including to the zoo, swimming, bowling, theme parks and local areas like Blackpool or Weston-Super-Mare.

Our on-site activities cater for everyone's interests, with activities ranging from pottery painting to wheelchair rugby  to music and acting. As well as a highlight of the end the week where we have a water and foam event.

How you can help

At Heswall Camp, any help is welcomed. Whether it's joining us and becoming a volunteer, donating to the charity or providing any services that can be of use, every contribution is greatly appreciated. We believe that with the help of the community, we can make a positive change in the lives of children.

Become a volunteer

Without Volunteers we aren't able to run our camps to make sure disabled children aged 9-15 years and families of children with disabilities are able to enjoy a week long holiday, gaining new skills and making friends. It's great fun for the adults too!

Donate to the charity

To run each camp we need to raise over £1,000 per camper each year, for which we rely upon the generosity of donations from industry, charitable organisations and individuals. We are incredibly grateful for any support and donations.​

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