Bromley’s Holiday Activities and Food Programme annual report

The total HAF funding allocation for the 2025/2026 programme reflects a significant investment in both direct delivery and the infrastructure required to ensure effective implementation. The majority of the budget, £730,782, has been allocated to face-to-face provision. This funding supports the delivery of activities, food provision, and on-the-ground engagement with children and families throughout the holiday periods. It enables providers to offer a wide range of high-quality, inclusive activities alongside nutritious meals, ensuring that the core aims of the HAF programme are met.

In addition to delivery costs, £81,198 has been allocated to administration, ensuring that the programme is well-managed, compliant, and effective. This includes programme management and coordination delivered by local authority staffing, as well as robust monitoring, reporting, and quality assurance processes. Administrative funding also supports systems and data management to track participation, outcomes, and performance. Furthermore, it covers communications and overall programme oversight, ensuring that stakeholders, providers, and families are well-informed and engaged.

Overall, the combined total budget spend of £811,980 demonstrates a balanced approach, with the majority of funding directed towards frontline provision while maintaining sufficient investment in governance, coordination, and accountability. This ensures not only high-quality service delivery but also the sustainability and continuous improvement of the programme.

HAF programme budget allocation 2025/2026