Wildheart Holiday Club has transformed!
Do you love having fun and learning about animals? Look no further than our Holiday Activities & Food Holiday Club here at the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary!
Our sessions include:
- A healthy snack and lunch provided
- Enrichment making for the animals
- Chance to learn all about animal and habitats
- Animal themed craft activities
- And much much more!
Summer Dates 2024 (Provisional)
July 30th & 31st August 1st, 2nd/ 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th/ 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th/ 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd.
9:00am – 13:00pm
Lunch & Activity plan for Summer Dates: COMING SOON
Aimed at children of 11-16 years
- FREE for those in receipt of benefits-related free school meals*
- £35 per child per session for those who are not eligible for free funding
*The HAF programme funding is primarily for school aged children from reception to year 11 (inclusive) who receive benefits-related free school meals (FSM).
Benefits-related FSMs 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.
Other eligible groups:
- Children with Education, Health and Care Plans
- Children and young people known to social care
- Children of recognised refugees with no recourse to public funds
- Other children with SEND (special educational needs or disabilities)
For more information email: discovery@wildheartanimalsanctuary.org with the subject header “Wildheart HAF”
Christmas Dates 2024 (Provisional)
December 22nd & 23rd/ 29th & 30th
Information for families that may be struggling:
Cost of Living Support
- Isle of Wight Council; has lots of information on the cost of living web pages
- Support can also be accessed on 01983 823134.
- Citizens Advice Isle of Wight can help with debt, benefits, legal advice and much more, their advice is free, confidential, and independent.
- They can be contacted on 0800 144 88 48 or enquiries@iwcab.org.uk.
- The Footprint Trust can offer free advice and can be contacted on 01983 822282.
- The government Help for Households website has information about help with childcare costs, benefits and many other schemes.
Community Pantries and Larders
Families can join a community pantry or larder for £5 a week and receive over £15 worth of food. Membership is free and anyone can join. Contact details for the island pantries and larders are below:
- 01983 296592 East Cowes Community Pantry
- 07961 959003 Ventnor Community Pantry
- 01983 563732 Ryde Community Pantry
- 07300 329610 Pyle Street Pantry, Newport
- 01983 248170 Pan Community Larder (for East Newport residents only)
- 01983 716020 The Aspire Mobile Community Pantry available:
-Monday 10.30am to 12.30pm at Northwood Cemetery, Cowes, PO31 7ER.
-Wednesday 10.30am to 12.30pm at The Lighthouse Church, Sandown, Hope House, Fort St, Sandown PO36 8BA.
-Friday 3.30am to 5.30pm at West Wight Sports & Community Centre, Moa Place Freshwater PO40 9XH.
Further Information on community pantries and larders can be found on the Community Pantry web pages.
Warm Spaces
There’s a great network of Warm Welcome Spaces across the Island. These friendly spaces are run by the community for the community. In a Warm Welcome Space families might find support and advice, tea and coffee, other refreshments, games, crafts and they’ll always find a friendly face and someone to chat to.
Information on the locations, days and times of warm spaces can be found on the Warm Spaces web pages.