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four ways to fund holidays FOR THOSE IN NEED Everyone is ‘desperate’ for a holiday but for some it’s not just a fun change of scene, it’s a lifeline. Use your holiday to offer those in need one too through these great charities DEMENTIA ADVENTURE After being diagnosed with dementia people are at risk of being indoors too much, resulting in an unnecessary further decline in their physical, emotional and social well-being. Exercise, fresh air and stimulation can help people retain their skills and interests for longer and improve wellbeing and resilience. Dementia Adventure provides a range of services – all with nature in mind – including holidays, short breaks and outings for dementia sufferers and their carers. Thanks to the support of trained staff and volunteers, both parties benefit hugely. dementiaadventure.co.uk
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GO BEYOND This charity offers breaks for children and young people who have been bereaved, abused or bullied, who are living in poverty or are caring for loved ones. Its holidays are a chance for them to escape their worries in the countryside and are packed with activities intended to encourage self-belief and inspire adventure, from splashing through rivers in wellies to braving a rockclimbing wall. With expert staff and committed volunteers on-hand, the aim is for each child to go home knowing they can achieve more than they ever thought possible. gobeyond.org.uk
REVITALISE Focusing on disabled people in need of a holiday, Revitalise offers essential respite breaks to boost wellbeing, rejuvenate relationships and bring disabled people and carers closer together. Its revitalising holidays are filled with entertainment and new experiences backed up by 24-hour nurse-led care and full accessibility. Despite the fact that two in three people in the UK are affected by disability by the time they are 85, finding an accessible break is not easy. Revitalise breaks down obstacles by creating holidays at its three centres across the UK in Essex, Southport and Southampton. revitalise.org.uk
FAMILY HOLIDAY ASSOCIATION Exploring somewhere new with the ones you love is a powerful tonic yet so many families are unable to experience this, whether that’s because of a lack of funds, a severe illness or disability, or being trapped in a cycle of domestic abuse. For over 45 years the Family Holiday Association has been offering those in need with short breaks and day outs, relieving stress and helping to create cherished memories. The majority of the families the charity helps have never had a family holiday but its research shows that the benefits last long after a family returns. familyholidayassociation.org.uk
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