Bolton's #HAF2026 (Holiday Activities and Food) Programme
#HAF2026 will be back at October half term!
Funded by the UK Government and co-ordinated locally by Bolton Council, our HAF programme supports children and families on benefits related Free School Meals with FREE physical and enriching activities alongside a hot meal for a minimum of 4 hours a day, 4 days a week and for 4 weeks over summer! There’s even a chance to try your hand at cooking! Some schemes operate in the half term holidays too!
Whether you love sport, enjoy the arts, or just want something fun to do with friends, our HAF programme is jam packed with unique experiences in a location near you! Simply click on the postcode you’re interested in before following the booking instructions from you’re selected provider. You will need to provide your unique HAF code when booking, to prove your eligibility.
Don’t have a HAF code? Whilst the programme is aimed at children and young people on benefits related free school meals #TeamBolton’s Play & Youth Service offer FREEsessions and food to all school aged young people across the borough! Look out for council sessions when searching the BL tabs below….
Too young for HAF? Our Family Hubs colleagues have a jam packed summer offer for 0-4s and beyond! Click the FAMILY HUBS tab below for more details!
For more information about the HAF programme and other support services including Cost of Living, please click the MORE INFORMATION tab below for access to frequently asked questions and links.
For bookings and sessions queries, please contact the providers direct via their details under the BL tabs. For any other (non-urgent) HAF queries please email: positive.activities@bolton.gov.uk
Still not sure what HAF is? Check out our HAF 25 summer video below or read #TeamBolton’s 2025 Annual HAF report!
Let's have another fantastic summer! #wearebolton #borntoperform
