Families across Solihull are being pointed towards a summer’s worth of help, entertainment and advice, as the borough council rolls out its Here2Help this summer campaign.
The initiative is designed to ease the pressure that the six-week break can put on households, bringing together free activities, financial support and practical guidance under one banner.
At the heart of the offer are the Best Start Family Hubs, which are laying on a packed calendar of free events throughout the holidays. Youngsters can try their hand at circus skills, enjoy fun fairs and film screenings, meet visiting animals, take part in science workshops, or hunt for treasure, among dozens of other sessions.
Beyond the entertainment, the Hubs double as a drop-in space where parents can get advice, meet other families and find out about local groups. A full, regularly updated schedule for each Hub is published on the council’s Hubs and activities webpage.
On the financial side, meal vouchers were sent out to eligible families earlier this month through the Crisis and Resilience Fund, the scheme previously known as the Household Support Fund. The fund remains open beyond that initial payment, and families facing a genuine emergency, such as struggling to cover energy, water, heating, cooking or food costs, can apply for support at any point.
Meanwhile, the borough’s Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme gets under way on Saturday 18 July, running sessions for children from reception through to year 11 who qualify for benefits related free school meals. More than 40 organisations will deliver activities across roughly 80 sites across the borough.
Families can also tap into a broader menu of holiday provision, from Short Breaks and specialist SEND sessions to the library service’s annual reading challenge, as well as Ofsted registered childcare and day trips both in Solihull and further afield.
Solihull town centre has its own lineup of summer entertainment too, with details available via Visit Solihull’s summer guide.
Councillor Karen Grinsell, Leader of Solihull Council and Cabinet Member for Children & Education, said:
“We want every Solihull family to feel supported, connected and confident over the summer months, which is why we have launched Here2Help this summer.
“We’re pleased to be able to offer a range of family support, from financial help through the CRF, support and events at our Family Hubs, or access to fun activities through the HAF programme and a number of other benefits.
“It’s important for families to know what’s available so they can take full advantage during what we know can be a challenging time, and we remain committed to making sure families have the right help at the right time, all year round.”
Find out more: https://www.solihull.gov.uk/news/2026/solihull-councils-here2help-summer
