The Fylde rugby Community Foundation run holiday camps for children at Fylde rugby club. Wooden Spoon Lancashire has provide a grant to support the programme.

Many of the children attending the Fylde Coast holiday camps face significant barriers to accessing sport and enrichment activities. Financial pressures often mean that club memberships, sports kit, or transport are simply unaffordable. Others experience social isolation, low confidence, or additional challenges including trauma, SEND, neurodiversity, or mental health needs.

A vital part of the programme is the provision of healthy meals and snacks. School holidays can increase financial strain on families, and for some children access to nutritious food is inconsistent. By offering free meals every day, the camps ensure children are fuelled to take part fully, reduce stress for parents, and encourage positive eating habits. Activities such as fruit and vegetable planting further reinforce healthy lifestyle choices.

The programme also strengthens community ties, connecting families with local clubs, councils, and support organisations, while providing trusted childcare during school holidays. As Sophie Burton, FLM/SAC at Newton Bluecoat Primary School, shared, the camps are often a “life-saver” for families, particularly for children with additional needs who require understanding and consistency. One parent described Fylde as the only holiday club where her child feels truly understood.

Thanks to the generous support of The Wooden Spoon, 510 children across the Fylde Coast accessed 34 days of free, high-quality programming. The camps removed barriers, provided nutrition, and created lasting impact for children, families, and the wider community. Looking ahead, as a Foundation we are committed to expanding the initiative, constantly introducing new sports and different enrichment activities, and developing leadership pathways through our Young Volunteer Programme.