The Newman Holiday Trust

Established in 1981, the Newman Holiday Trust began by running a week-long holiday in the summer for children with additional needs. The Trust now provides holidays for over 150 children every year. The charity works in seven different locations around the UK helping children with additional needs between the ages of 4-17. Due to the high level of skilled care they require and their financial circumstances, the children selected for these holidays would not otherwise receive a break, and their parents/carers would not benefit from a week of respite. The holidays provide a range of fun activities in a safe and supportive environment, and exist on the premise of 1:1 care for the children at all times meaning they receive undivided attention all week. The Trust is an entirely voluntary organization and owes its success to over 200 people who dedicate their free time to helping these children. This voluntary structure ensures that every penny raised goes directly towards giving the children a week to remember!