Country

Scotland

Charity number

SC030795

Status

Active

Registered

June 3, 2004

Legal form

Unincorporated association

Address

Contact

Website

holidayproject.co.uk

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of health','the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended'

The Holiday Project was established in 1996, by a group of local residents who recognised the need for disadvantaged families to access an affordable respite holiday. The group became constituted and secured funding to purchase two caravans based in a holiday park in North Ayrshire and employ one part-time member of staff. The Project has grown since then and now owns two 8-berth caravans and one accessible 6-berth caravan, and employs two part time members of staff. Due to demand the Project expanded its service to the wider area of East Ayrshire and supports a small number of families from West of Scotland. The main aims set out by the charity is to improve health and wellbeing, improve social inclusion, improve financial planning and budgeting skills, improve family bonding and interaction and create positive happy memories.

Beneficiaries: 'Children or young people','Older People','People with disabilities or health problems','No specific group, or for the benefit of the community','Other charities or voluntary bodies'

Objectives: “The Objectives of The Holiday Project shall be the provision of residential holiday and recreational facilities for the purpose of improving the conditions of life for all, who are in need of such facilities, with priority given to residents of East Ayrshire: - a) To provide a low cost alternative to a holiday, thus increasing household income (eliminating commercial prices). Priority for places to be based on need, for example unemployed, low income/benefits or lone parents'. b) To promote independence by encouraging participation in planning, thus leading to a sense of achievement. c) To improve health either through alleviating stress or from benefits achieved from the general good feeling of a holiday. d) To reduce individual isolation and to encourage involvement through interaction and working with others. e) To increase social interaction by encouraging individuals to mix with others from different backgrounds. f) To increase self-confidence of individuals through working with similar others and staff/volunteers. g) To provide a drop in centre for people to access advice and support, and be directed to the relevant organisations and agencies.”

Geography

Main operating location

East Ayrshire

Geographical spread

Wider, but within one local authority area

Finances

Nearby

• Small Change Big Changes 0.0 mi
• Stuff For Kids And Youth Project 0.0 mi
• Council Of Voluntary Organisations (East Ayrshire) 0.0 mi
• Ossington Trust 0.2 mi
• The Sky Lab 0.2 mi

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