Holidays & Respite

Our holiday homes are provided to offer short respite breaks for families with a child who
 has a disability, additional needs, or a serious long-term medical condition. 
We recognise that caring responsibilities can place significant emotional, physical and 
financial pressures on families, and our aim is to provide an opportunity to rest, recharge
and spend valuable time together.
Applications are considered individually by our Board of Trustees. 
To be eligible, families should generally meet the following criteria:

The child has a diagnosed disability, long-term medical condition, or complex additional needs; and/or
The family is experiencing financial hardship or would be unable to fund a holiday without charitable support.
The family must be resident in the United Kingdom.

Applications must be supported by appropriate documentation, which may include medical evidence confirming the child's condition, proof of income or benefits, and recent bank statements.
As every family's circumstances are different, each application is assessed on its own merits, taking into account the child's needs, the family's circumstances, and the funding available at the time. 
Meeting the general criteria does not automatically guarantee the award of a holiday.
If you believe your family may be eligible, we warmly encourage you to complete our application form. 
If you have any questions before applying, please do not hesitate to contact us.

We have 2 Respite Homes, and 1 Holiday Home
Our 2 Respite Homes are situated at Haven's Golden Sands Holiday Park Mablethorpe
Our holiday home is situated at Butlins Resort Skegness.
We provide respite and holidays for approximately 150 families each year.
The Holiday and Respite homes are wheelchair friendly, as are the sites.
All 3 are within close proximity to the amenities.

            Haven MR44 Mablethorpe                                                                                                                                                                                             Haven MR02 Mablethorpe    

Accessibility and Facilities
All of our respite and holiday homes are fully accessible and equipped to meet the needs of children and families with disabilities.
Facilities include:
Wheelchair access ramp, Manual hoist in the main bedroom (electric hoist available on request), Fully adapted wet room, Lowered work surfaces, Lowered light switches and electrical sockets, Wheelchair access to all rooms, Extra-wide sliding doors
Fully accessible layout throughout, 
Sleeping arrangements:
Main bedroom: one double bed and one single bed, 
Second bedroom: twin single beds
Lounge area: 
additional double pull-out bed
All homes are fitted with central heating and double glazing for year-round comfort.
Availability:
Our respite and holiday homes are available from 1 March to 30 November each year for families who meet our eligibility criteria.

            Butlins Skegness