Sheffield Charity celebrates 50 years of ‘transformative’ breaks

Yemi, a mother of four energetic boys and her husband Temitayo also benefitted from a SFHF holiday to Skegness.

“It was our very first holiday as a family, and when we found out we were going, we were so happy” she said.

“For my boys, it was their first time on a train, and they were beyond excited,” she said.

She said her youngest child, Ayosubomi, was a “lockdown baby” and had missed out on interaction with other children.

Yemi said the holiday had a “wonderful outcome”.

“He came home from school and told me about how he’s been playing nicely with other children and sharing toys.

“His behaviour has improved so much, and I’m incredibly proud of him”.

Helen Bolt the family services manager for Sheffield Young Carers who refers families to the charity describes the holidays as “transformative”.

“They create space for positive shared memories, something many families may not otherwise have the opportunity to do.”

“They help improve family functioning and emotional wellbeing long after the holiday ends.”