Applications for the Short Breaks have now closed. As anticipated, a high number of applications were received, and as a result the application process has closed early.
Over the next couple of weeks, the team will be allocating places and contacting families with the outcome of their applications.
SSAFA Short Breaks are free, residential adventure breaks for Forces families who have a child with an additional need and/or disability, aged between 5 to 18 years. The break is for the whole immediate family to enjoy together.
Short Breaks in 2025:
- 09 – 11 May at Calvert Trust, Lake District
- 21 – 25 July at Calvert Trust, Lake District
- 04 – 08 August at Calvert Trust, Exmoor
- 27 - 31 October at Calvert Trust, Exmoor
Eligibility for SSAFA’s Short Breaks:
- All children within the family must be between 5-18 years.
- Children are dependents of a current Serving person or reservist.
- One child attending must have an additional need and/or disability.
- At least one parent must attend the break with their child/ren.
To apply for the break, please click the link: https://r1.dotdigital-pages.com/p/529B-HOK/ssafa-family-break-2025
Please note, Short Breaks are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to families who have not attended before or in the past 5 years. If we receive a high volume of applications, we may close the process early.
For more information, please visit the SSAFA Short Breaks website: https://www.ssafa.org.uk/get-help/military-families/short-breaks-and-holidays-for-service-families
