The 3h Foundation
Also known as: 3h Fund (helping Hands for Holidays), Help the Handicapped Holiday Fund, 3 H Fund
Independent group holidays for adults and young people with disabilities.Holiday grants for low income families with a disabled member for a UK break. Grants also available for carer respite breaks.Carer support through relaxing spa days and pamper hampers.Support for young people with disabilities and young carers including home-based challenges, activity hampers and funded days out.
Activities & Mission
Independent group holidays for adults and young people with disabilities.Holiday grants for low income families with a disabled member for a UK break. Grants also available for carer respite breaks.Carer support through relaxing spa days and pamper hampers.Support for young people with disabilities and young carers including home-based challenges, activity hampers and funded days out.
Grants
The 3h Foundation makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £240,011
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people and people with disabilities
- What it supports
- disability
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £297,559 | £240,011 | 0 / 6 | |||
| 2024 | £176,495 | £256,850 | 0 / 13 | |||
| 2023 | £236,181 | £236,311 | 0 / 6 | |||
| 2022 | £202,063 | £209,858 | 0 / 3 | |||
| 2021 | £229,518 | £178,833 | 0 / 1 |
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Frequently asked questions about The 3h Foundation
What does The 3h Foundation do?
Independent group holidays for adults and young people with disabilities.Holiday grants for low income families with a disabled member for a UK break. Grants also available for carer respite breaks.Carer support through relaxing spa days and pamper hampers.Support for young people with disabilities and young carers including home-based challenges, activity hampers and funded days out.
How much income did The 3h Foundation report in 2025?
The 3h Foundation reported total income of £298k and reported expenditure of £240k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The 3h Foundation registered as a charity?
The 3h Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 March 1983 as charity number 286306. It has been registered for 43 years.
Who runs The 3h Foundation?
The 3h Foundation is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Nicci Levy. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The 3h Foundation operate?
The 3h Foundation operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The 3h Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The 3h Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 286306.
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Other notable Beneficiary group charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- 3h Fund (helping Hands for Holidays)
- Help the Handicapped Holiday Fund
- 3 H Fund
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 19 October 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated