Charity celebrates 50 years of 'transformative' holidays

Charity celebrates 50 years of 'transformative' holidaysImage source, suppliedImage caption, Brad and Skyla were referred by the homeless charity Shelter to the Sheffield Family Holiday FundBySimon ThakeBBC YorkshirePublished55 minutes agoA long-standing Sheffield charity is celebrating its 50th anniversary providing much-needed holidays and short breaks for local families facing adversity.Founded in 1976, the volunteer-led Sheffield Family Holiday Fund (SFHF) gives thousands of children and parents a chance to escape the pressures of daily life.The charity works closely with community partners to identify appropriate families many of whom are navigating illness, disability, bereavement, domestic abuse, or homelessness.Typical breaks include traditional seaside destinations including…

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