HAF Plus
HAFplus is our free holiday activities and food programme aimed at children in years 9, 10 and 11 who are in receipt of benefits related free school meals. For younger children we have our Brighten the Day programme.
HAFplus Easter 2025
If your parent/carer received an e-voucher by email you can access HAFplus for Easter. All the HAFplus fun is managed through the HAFplus App.*
Download the HAFplus app (opens new window).
For help with the App this Easter you can visit us at the Metrocentre Community Hub (upstairs in the green quadrant opposite Next).
No smartphone - no problem, come and see us and we will help you access the fun.
- Thursday 27 March, 1 to 6pm
- Thursday 3 April, 1 to 6pm
- Thursday 10 April, 1 to 6pm
- Monday 14 April, 1 to 6pm
- Tuesday 22 April, 1 to 6pm
*Offline HAFplus access is always available, please come and see us at one of the sessions and we will help you.
You can also contact us at BrightenTheDay@gateshead.gov.uk.
Apply for free school meals
If you do not currently get benefits-related free school meals, you can apply online. The process is quick and easy.
Apply for free school meals (opens new window)
How we manage your data
For more information about how we manage your data read our privacy notices:
Gateshead Council HAF privacy notice
Department of Education HAF programme privacy notice (PDF, 145 KB)(opens new window)
HAF Plus is funded by:
