Breaks for Children
Who can apply for a break or day trip?
Any family in the UK that has a child with a life limiting and/or a life threatening condition. We do have some conditions which allow us to ensure that every family has a chance of receiving a break:
- The child or young person with the life limiting/threatening illness must travel on the break or day trip
- The family must not have received a similar break/trip from another charity in the past year
- For children and young in remission we can provide a break up to 23 months after the remission diagnosis (after remission if your child is still classed as life limiting and/or life threatening the 23 month limit would not apply).
What breaks & day trips are available
Typically we can offer short breaks in caravans, lodges, holiday parks & cottages in the UK. For day trips we can arrange theme park tickets, train tickets & tickets to local attractions. In time Reuben’s Retreat will facilitate breaks at our premises in Glossop, Derbyshire, but until then we either purchase breaks using the charity’s own funds, allocate a break that has been kindly donated to us or invite families to stay at The Apartment at Reuben’s.
Is there a cost?
As a charity we do not currently charge for our breaks or day trips however as we run solely on donations if families are in a position to donate a small amount it would be very much appreciated.
We recommend that you take out cancellation insurance for any break, as if you have to cancel we will make a claim through your insurance to recover any cancellation costs that the charity incurs. Typically you can get cancellation cover from as little as just £8.00 for the whole family, please call for more information.
How to apply for a break or day trip
Please complete and return the application form below and either post to Nicola Graham, Reuben’s Retreat, Park Crescent, Glossop, SK13 7BQ or email to support@reubensretreat.org. If you have any queries or need help with the form, please call us on 01457 680 023.
Breaks for Children application form PDF (print and complete)
Breaks for Children application form (editable Word document)
We will also require a referral letter from your GP confirming their diagnosis as life limited and/or threatened and that they are fit to travel within the UK.
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