FUEL programme
The HAF (holiday activity and food) programme, funded by the Department for Education, is delivered in Wiltshire using the brand FUEL (Food, Unity, Energy, Laughter).
FUEL provides eligible school-aged children with free access to enriching activities, nutritious meals and healthy eating information during the Easter, summer, and Christmas holidays. It is a direct response to the growing issue of holiday hunger.
Who is eligible for the FUEL Programme
The FUEL Programme is a bespoke provision for school-aged children from reception to year 11 who receive benefit-related free school meals. Benefits-related free school meals (FSM) are available to eligible pupils if their parents are in receipt of one of the qualifying benefits and have a claim verified by their school or local authority.
Further information on eligibility for Free school meals.
The FUEL programme is also available to children of the following status:
- children that are refugees
- children that are currently in the care system
- young carers
- children that are referred into the programme by a professional service (for example: local authority, schools, social service)
These places are limited and so cannot be guaranteed. However, we do our best to support as many children as we can.
The FUEL activity programme
SEND sessions run 10.30am to 1.30pm each day
Mainstream sessions run 10am to 2pm each day.
Booking will close on 30 March 2025.
| Town | Organisation | Activity | Venue | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corsham | Wiltshire Council Sports Development | SEND Sports (5 - 19) | Springfield Campus | 16, 17 April |
| Salisbury | Wiltshire Council Sports Development | SEND Sports (5 - 19) | Sarum Academy | 14, 15 April |
| Amesbury | Buzz Action Foundation | Multi Skills (8 - 12) | Amesbury Youth Activities Space | 14, 15, 16, 17 April |
| Amesbury | Buzz Action Foundation | Multi Skills (12 - 16) | Amesbury Youth Activities Space | 14, 15, 16, 17 April |
| Amesbury | Magna Learning Partnership (5 - 12) | Transport from Amesbury to SARUM Academy, Salisbury | Transport from Amesbury to SARUM Academy | 14, 15, 16, 17 April |
| Bradford on Avon | UK Futures | Multi Activity (5 - 14) | Fitzmaurice Primary School | 14, 15, 16, 17 April |
| Calne | ElevationX Ltd | Multi Activity (5 - 16) | Calne Leisure Centre | 14, 15, 16, 17 April |
| Chippenham | PH Sports | Multi Activity (5 - 16) | Sheldon School | 14, 15, 16, 17 April |
| Chippenham | Revolution Performing Arts Ltd | Performing Arts Workshop (4 - 16) | Sheldon School | 14, 15, 16, 17 April |
| Chippenham | Rise Trust | Multi Activity (10 - 16) | The Rise Trust Community Hub | 14, 15, 16, 17 April |
| Corsham | The Pound Arts Trust Ltd | Arts and Crafts (5 - 11) | Pound Arts Centre | 14, 15, 16, 17 April |
| Devizes | ElevationX Ltd | Multi Activity (5 - 16) | Devizes Leisure Centre | 14, 15, 16, 17 April |
| Malmesbury | Revolution Performing Arts Ltd | Performing Arts Workshop (4 - 16) | Malmesbury CofE Primary School | 14, 15, 16, 17 April |
| Marlborough | ElevationX Ltd | Multi Activity (5- 16) | Transport from Marlborough to Calne Leisure Centre | 14, 15, 16, 17 April |
| Melksham | ATB Skate | Skateboard, Skate and Scooter (Under 11s must be accompanied by an adult) | King George V Park | 17 April |
| Melksham | PH Sports | Multi Activity (5 - 16) | Melksham Campus | 14, 15, 16, 17 April |
| Mere, Wiltshire | Seeds4Success | Multi Activity (8 - 13) | Youth Centre | 7, 9, 14, 16 April |
| Mere, Wiltshire | Seeds4Success | Multi Activity (12 - 16) | Youth Centre | 8, 10, 15, 17 April |
| Royal Wootton Bassett | ElevationX Ltd | Multi Activity (5 - 16) | Lime Kiln Leisure Centre | 14, 15, 16, 17 April |
| Royal Wootton Bassett | Revolution Performing Arts Ltd | Performing Arts Workshop (4 - 16) | Wootton Bassett Infant School | 14, 15, 16, 17 April |
| Salisbury | Magna Learning Partnership | Mixed Martial Arts (Secondary Age) | Sarum Academy | 14, 15, 16, 17 April |
| Salisbury | Magna Learning Partnership | Multi Activity (5 - 12) | Sarum Academy | 14, 15, 16, 17 April |
| Salisbury | Sam Ivin Photography | Photography Workshop (8 - 12) | SARUM Academy | 14, 15 April |
| Salisbury | Sam Ivin Photography | Photography Workshop (12- 16) | SARUM Academy | 16, 17 April |
| Tidworth | ActiveMe 360 | Multi Activity (5 -13) | Wellington Lions Primary Academy | 14, 15, 16, 17 April |
| Trowbridge | PH Sports | Multi Activity (5 - 16) | St Augustine's Catholic College | 14, 15, 16, 17 April |
| Trowbridge | West Wilts Gymnastics and Fitness | Gymnastics, Trampolining, Fun and Games (4 - 16) | Yvonne Brice House | 14, 15, 16, 17 April |
| Trowbridge | Dayla Equine Assisted Learning | Animal Care (5 - 16) | Rode Common Farm, Southwick | 14,15,16,17 April |
| Warminster | ElevationX Ltd | Multi Activity (5 - 16) | St George's Catholic School | 14, 15, 16, 17 April |
| Westbury | ATB Skate | Skate and Scooter Fun (Under 11s must be accompanied by an adult) | Westbury Skate Park | 16 April |
| Westbury | Revolution Performing Arts Ltd | Performing Arts Workshop (4 - 16) | Leighton Recreation Centre | 14, 15, 16, 17 April |
Booking form (opens new window)
For further enquiries, email fuelprogramme@wiltshire.gov.uk (opens new window).
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my child is eligible for FUEL activities?
Information about eligibility can be found on the FUEL programme web page.
My child has Free School Meals in school because they are in Reception Class or a KS1 Class. Are they eligible for FUEL?
No. Your child is only eligible for FUEL if they would be entitled to benefit related Free School Meals. Information about eligibility is on the FUEL programme web page.
Do I have to sign my child up for every day of the activity programme?
No, you can sign your child up for as many or as few days as you would like for them to attend.
My child has food allergies and/or other dietary requirements; how are these catered for?
Please make sure that you highlight any of these when you complete your child's details. Our food provider can cater for food allergies and intolerances. The information about dietary requirements will be shared with them and activity providers.
I have changed my mind about the activities and dates I have selected for my child; how do I let activity providers know?
You can alter your bookings on the FUEL booking page. Wiltshire Council will pass that information on to activity providers.
My child's medical information details have changed since I set up my account and made bookings; how do I make changes to these?
You can make changes in the FUEL booking system. Any changes you make will be passed to food and activity providers as appropriate.
I booked a place for my child some time ago but it is showing as 'requested', what does that mean?
It means that the information is still being checked and has not been passed to the activity provider for follow up. The space is still reserved in our system.
Can I book more than one activity per day?
You can only book one activity per day per child.
I am trying to book activities for my child but I cannot see their name when I go into an activity, why is that?
If your child's name does not appear, then it is probably because you have made changes to their details. You need to access the child's details via the Summary page and re-confirm their details.
I have tried to book my child on to an activity but the ones I am interested are now full. Can I be added to a waiting list?
You can express an interest in an activity that is fully booked, using the booking system. We will contact you if a space becomes available. Please do still book spaces on alternative activities if they are available.
If you have any questions please contact fuelprogramme@wiltshire.gov.uk (opens new window).
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