FUEL Programme
FUEL is the holiday activity and food programme (HAF) that is funded by the Department of Education. 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.
The HAF programme is delivered in Wiltshire using the brand FUEL (Food, Unity, Energy, Laughter) and the programme is a direct response to the growing issue of holiday hunger.
Who is eligible for the FUEL Programme?
The FUEL Programme 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 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 that meet any of the below:
- 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 (e.g. Local authority, schools, social service)
Summer 2024 Programme
Booking for our Summer programme will open on 24 June and remain open until 5 August. Bookings need to be made two weeks in advance to enable us to make arrangements for food provision.
Our programme will run from 29 July for four weeks. However, our creative arts activity in Corsham will run from 5 August for four weeks.
Our SEND specific activities will run from 10.30am until 1.30pm each session.
Most of our mainstream activities will run from 10am until 2pm each session. Details of timings are included on our booking pages.
Activity Camps
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| Town | Activity | Age range | Location | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amesbury | Multi Activity | 5 - 14 years | Amesbury Archer Primary School | Monday to Thursday each week from 29 July to 22 August |
| Amesbury | Circus Skills | 11 - 16 years | Amesbury Youth Activities Space | Monday to Friday each week from 29 July to 9 August |
| Bradford on Avon | Multi Activity | 5 - 16 years | Fitzmaurice Primary School | Monday to Thursday each week from 29 July to 22 August |
| Calne | Multi Activity | 4 - 16 years | Calne Leisure Centre | Monday to Thursday each week from 29 July to 22 August |
| Calne | Skate Activity | 5 - 16 years Children under 11 must be accompanied | Calne Skate Bowl | 12 noon - 5pm |
| Chippenham | Multi Activity | 5 - 16 years | Sheldon School | Monday to Thursday each week from 29 July to 22 August |
| Chippenham | Performing Arts | 4 - 16 years | Sheldon School | Monday to Thursday each week from 29 July to 22 August |
| Chippenham | Multi Activity | Secondary School Years 7, 8 and 9 | The Rise Community Hub | Monday and Wednesday each week from 29 July to 21 August |
| Chippenham | Multi Activity | Secondary School Years 9, 10 and 11 | The Rise Community Hub | Tuesday and Thursday each week from 30 July to 22 August |
| Chippenham | Multi Activity | 11 - 16 years | KANDU Arts -The Bridge | Week One: 30 and 31 July, 1 August, |
| Codford | Multi Activity | 4 - 11 years | Wylye Coyotes After shool Club | Monday to Thursday each week from 29 July to 22 August |
| Corsham | SEND Activity Camp | 5 - 19 years | Corsham Springfield Campus | Monday and Tuesday each week commencing Tuesday 30 July |
| Corsham | Creative Arts | 5 - 11 years | The Pound Arts Centre | Monday to Thursday each week from 5 August to 29 August (Except Monday Bank Holiday 26 August) |
| Devizes | Multi Activity | 4 - 16 years | Devizes Leisure Centre | Monday to Thursday each week from 29 July to 22 August |
| Malmesbury | Performing Arts | 4 - 16 years | Malmesbury CofE Primary School | Monday to Thursday each week from 29 July to 22 August |
| Marlborough | Multi Activity | 5 - 16 years | Marlborough Leisure Centre | Monday to Thursday each week from 29 July to 22 August |
| Melksham | Multi Activity | 5 - 16 years | Melksham Community Campus | Monday to Thursday each week from 29 July to 22 August |
| Melksham | Tech Camp | 5 - 11 years | Forest and Sandridge School | Monday to Thursday each week from 12 August to 22 August |
| Melksham | Skate Activity | 5 - 16 years Children under 11 must be accompanied | Melksham Skate Park | 11am - 4pm 8 August and 22 August |
| Mere | Multi Activity | 8 - 13 years | Mere Youth Centre | Monday and Wednesday each week from 29 July to 21 August |
| Mere | Multi Activity | 12 - 16 years | Mere Youth Centre | Tuesday and Thursday each week from 30 July to 22 August |
| Royal Wootton Bassett | Multi Activity | 4 - 16 years | Lime Kiln Leisure Centre | Monday to Thursday each week from 29 July to 22 August |
| Royal Wootton Bassett | Performing Arts | 4 - 16 years | Wootton Bassett Infant School | Monday to Thursday each week from 29 July to 22 August |
| Salisbury | SEND Activity Camp | 5 - 19 years | Sarum Academy | Wednesday and Thursday each week from 31 July |
| Salisbury | Creative Arts | 5 - 11 years | Salisbury Arts Centre | Monday to Thursday from 19 to 22 August |
| Salisbury | Multi Activity | 5 - 14 years | Sarum Academy | Monday to Thursday each week from 29 July to 15 August |
| Salisbury | Photography | 8 - 11 years | The Young Gallery | Monday to Thursday from 29 July to 1 August |
| Salisbury | Photography | 12 - 16 years | The Young Gallery | Monday to Thursday from 5 to 8 August |
| Salisbury | Martial Arts | 12- 16 years | Sarum Academy | Monday to Thursday from 19 to 22 August |
| Salisbury | Skate Activity | 5 - 16 years Children under 11 must be accompanied | Skate Park - Churchill Gardens | 7 August and 19 August |
| Tidworth | Multi Activity | 4 - 13 years | Wellington Lions Academy | Monday to Thursday each week from 29 July to 22 August |
| Trowbridge | Multi Activity | 5 - 16 years | St Augustine's Catholic College | Monday to Thursday each week from 29 July to 22 August |
| Trowbridge | Gymnastics | 4 - 16 years | West Wilts Esprit Gymnastics | Monday to Thursday each week from 29 July to 22 August |
| Trowbridge | Animal Care | 4 - 16 years | Rode Common Farm | Monday to Thursday each week from 29 July to 8 August |
| Trowbridge | Outdoor Pursuits | 10 - 13 years | Studley Green Community Centre | Monday 29 July and 12 August Tuesday 6 August and 20 August |
| Trowbridge | Outdoor Pursuits | 13 - 16 years | Studley Green Community Centre | Monday 5 August and 19 August Tuesday 30 July and 13 August |
| Warminster | Tech Camp | 5 - 11 years | St George's Catholic Primary School | Monday to Thursday each week from 29 July to 8 August |
| Warminster | Multi Activity | 4 - 16 years | St George's Catholic Primary School | Monday to Thursday each week from 12 August to 22 August |
| Westbury | Performing Arts | 4 - 16 years | Westbury Community Project Hall | Tuesday and Wednesday each week from 30 July to 21 August |
| Zeals | Forest School | 12 - 16 years | Wolverton Lane, Zeals, BA12 6LL | Wednesday each week from 31 July to 21 August |
For further enquiries, please email fuelprogramme@wiltshire.gov.uk (opens new window).
FAQs
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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