Summer Holiday Essentials 2026
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our Summer Holiday Essentials 2026 grant!
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Summer Holiday Essentials 2026
Summer can be a challenging time for families, especially during the school holidays when everyday costs increase. We understand the added pressure this can place on households, from higher food bills to childcare and preparing for the new school year.
Our Summer Holiday Essentials Fund 2026 is here to provide support to current and former professional football players within our beneficial class who are experiencing financial hardship. The fund is designed to help families manage essential costs over the summer period.
What support is available?
Grants are available to help with:
- Food and essential groceries
- Holiday clubs, childcare, and structured activities
- School uniforms and footwear for the upcoming academic year
This support is intended to ease short-term financial pressure during the school holidays.
Who can apply?
To qualify, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Household Criteria
- Be within our beneficial class
- Be a parent or legal guardian
- Have at least one child of compulsory school age (4–16, or up to 18 if in full-time education)
Financial Criteria
- Be experiencing financial hardship
- Typically have a household income below £52,400 (aligned with the UK Real Living Wage), or demonstrate financial need
What can’t be funded?
Grants will not be awarded for:
- Non-essential or luxury items
- Repayment of long-term or unrelated debts
What you’ll need to apply
Applicants will be asked to provide:
- Proof of household income (e.g. payslips or tax return)
- Evidence of benefits (if applicable)
- Proof of eligibility within our beneficial class (if required)
- Photo ID and proof of address
When to apply
- Applications open: 1st April 2026
- Applications close: 31st May 2026
Additional Information
All applications will be assessed fairly to ensure support reaches those most in need. The fund is designed to provide a meaningful contribution towards essential costs, helping reduce financial stress and support family wellbeing during the summer holidays.
FAQs
- Be within our beneficial class
- Be a parent or legal guardian
- Have at least one child of compulsory school age (4–16, or up to 18 if in full-time education)
- Be experiencing financial hardship
- Typically have a household income below £52,400 (aligned with the UK Real Living Wage), or demonstrate financial need
Online at www.theplayersfoundation.org and completing the online application form
- Proof of household income (e.g. payslips or tax return)
- Evidence of benefits (if applicable)
- Proof of eligibility within our beneficial class (if required)
- Photo ID and proof of address
- Applications will not be processed without ALL of the requested documentation.
- 1st April 2026 and close on 31st May 2026.