Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme
Welcome to Wear Here 4 - Sunderland's Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme
Our Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) - Wear Here 4 programme is a Department for Education funded programme delivered locally by Together for Children. It provides fun, enriching activities and tasty, nutritious meals during school holidays for children and young people across Sunderland.
Our Spring, Summer and Winter programmes give school-aged children the chance to enjoy a wide range of activities - from sports and dance to arts, crafts, outdoor fun and even science. There are also sessions focused on cooking skills and nutrition, helping families make healthy choices at home. It's a great way for young people to socialise, learn new skills and stay active.
With more clubs and an ever-growing range of activities, there's something for everyone!
Who is the programme for?
Sessions are free for children and young people who:
- Live in Sunderland
- Children attending school from age 4 - 16
- Are eligible for means-tested free school meals during term time
- Have a special educational need or disability (up to age 25)
- 2026 additional criteria (found on the booking system)
If you are a parent or carer in receipt of any of the benefits listed your child is likely to be eligible for free school meals. Find out more at Free School Meals - Together for Children.
Booking spaces
We've introduced a new booking system to make it easier for families to secure places.
- Free activities are available for children aged 4-16 (or up to 25 with SEND) who live in Sunderland and receive benefit-related free school meals.
- Each eligible child can book up to 4 sessions in Spring, 16 sessions in Summer and 4 sessions in Winter.
- Healthy meals are included with every session.
Our summer bookings will open at 9am on Wednesday 17th June 2026 through EEQU - Together for Children Sunderland's booking system.
Contact
Together for Children works with Sunderland City Council and a range of local businesses, community and voluntary organisations, clubs, and local schools to deliver activities and food. Thousands of children, young people and families from across Sunderland got involved in our activities.
If you're a provider and interested in finding out more about the programme or want to get involved in the future, please contact [email protected].
