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About Breaks 4 Kids

Helping disadvantaged kids to join their classmates on trips and activities

Breaks 4 Kids is a charitable fund, founded and supported by YHA (Youth Hostel Association). We help to fund youth group and school trips for children from low income households, by contributing up to 50% of the cost of their YHA accommodation and food. This gives children who would otherwise be left behind, the chance to be included in the trip with the rest of their group.

Click here to listen to the pupils from New Road Primary School who recently took part in Breaks 4 Kids.

Building confidence, self-esteem and communication skills

Residential trips and activities allow children to expand their horizons, build their confidence and self-esteem, and develop important skills in communication and team building. We believe that all children should have the opportunity to experience learning beyond their classroom, allowing them to appreciate the countryside and the cultural value of our towns and cities.

Funding for Breaks 4 Kids is raised through corporate sponsors and individual donors:

Corporate sponsorship
Our generous corporate sponsors provide additional support through donations and fundraising.

Individual donations
Kind individual donations help to top up the Breaks 4 Kids fund.

YHA School Trips Activity Packages

Make the most of your trip with our wide range of exciting activity packages, designed to support the National Curriculum.

The Youth Hostel Association

YHA encourages an appreciation of the countryside and our environment and runs over 200 hostels throughout England and Wales.