Summer holidays are just around the corner, and we all need a break – time to get away, laugh, and build positive, lifelong memories with the people we love. Sadly, not all families in Scotland get this chance and some of the children we support are facing a variety of hardships which can be barriers to a free and happy childhood.
– Parent’s feedback from 2024 holiday
could help to pay for a child to enjoy activities on a day trip
could help to provide a counselling or therapeutic session for a young person from our Bethany UpStream Schools project
could help cover the cost for a child to have a weekend break filled with activities
could help to pay for a child to enjoy activities on a day trip
could help to provide a counselling or therapeutic session for a young person from our Bethany UpStream Schools project
could help cover the cost for a child to have a weekend break filled with activities
…you help us send some of the children and families that we support on holidays and daytrips in locations across Scotland.
These holidays, provided in partnership with Scripture Union and Hopscotch help to:
- provide a break from difficult conditions and family tensions at home
- brighten up the summer holidays, which can often be an isolating time for children
- give people a chance to try new things, make new friends, and grow in confidence
We also provide ongoing counselling to children and young people, helping them to process their home situations, break the cycle of homelessness and find better stability upon leaving school.
These holidays are such a wonderful opportunity for all members of a family to escape from everyday struggles and stresses, whilst also building skills that have long term impacts.
“Confidence is gained, family ties are strengthened, patient and encouraging parenting is practiced, and friendships are formed.
I regularly see families from previous holidays who still talk about their time away with us, showing that the memories made on a Bethany holiday are filled with joy, laughter and love that last a lifetime.”
– Dilly Harris, Homelessness Prevention Manager
Funds raised by the ‘Give Kids a Break’ campaign will support holidays and counselling for the children and young people whom Bethany already supports. We cannot provide holidays for individuals and families who are not already supported through our services. You can find more information on the SU Holidays website for family friendly holidays in Scotland here.
If the total required for these activities is raised, any further donations will be used where they are most needed in our work across Scotland.
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