Dear parents or carers,
South Gloucestershire Council is running ‘The Summer Sorted’ campaign, providing information, guidance and support for parents and carers during the summer holidays.
Many families may not realise that claiming Universal Credit can unlock access to a range of additional support, including expanded eligibility for free school meals from September 2026.
Please click on the relevant link below to access further information:
- The Summer, Sorted! campaign, helping families find free and low-cost activities, local events and practical support during the summer holidays.
- http://www.southglos.gov.uk/seasonal-support
- The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme, including who is eligible and how families can access free holiday activities and meals.
- http://www.southglos.gov.uk/HAF
- Universal Credit, including how to check eligibility and where to get help making a claim.
- http://www.gov.uk/universal-credit
- The Crisis and Resilience Fund for low income households experiencing an unexpected financial shock, such as bereavement, job loss or an unforeseen expense.
- http://www.southglos.gov.uk/crisis-and-resilience-fund
- Details of wider cost of living support, including help with food, energy bills, housing costs, budgeting, debt advice and family support.
- http://www.southglos.gov.uk/costofliving
- Guidance on free school meals, including changes to eligibility from September 2026 and how families can apply.
- http://www.southglos.gov.uk/freeschoolmeals
Below is a link to a ‘Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)’ document to help answer any questions you may have.
