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The HAF (Holiday Activities and Food) programme is a government-funded initiative. It aims to provide healthy meals and fun activities to children during the Easter, Summer and Christmas holidays.

The programme supports families with children on benefits-related free school meals. This is different from the universal free school meals for all Tower Hamlets children.

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The HAF programme is for children and young people aged 4 to 16 on benefits-related free school meals.

In contrast, universal free school meals are available to all children, regardless of income. However, benefits-related meals are limited to those in families receiving certain benefits.

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A HAF code is a unique ID for each eligible child to join HAF activities. Children in Tower Hamlets who get free school meals and attend school will automatically receive a HAF code before holidays. HAF codes are issued by the council, not schools.

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Apply online: Visit the free school meals page and complete the application. You’ll need to provide details about your income and benefits.

Start the free school meals application form

Seek support: Schools can help you with the application process. Apply early as the registration can take some time to be processed and reflected in the system.

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You should receive confirmation that says your child has been registered for benefits-related free school meals. You should provide a copy of this confirmation to your club when you register to access a free space.

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The HAF programme offers activities for physical, creative and social growth. These include sports, arts and crafts, music, drama, cooking, workshops and trips.

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Visit the Holiday activities and Food provision (HAF) page for updates and detailed information.

You can also contact local community centres or schools that are participating in the programme or check out the Tower Hamlets Local Offer.

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Small Business Britain   

Small Business Britain is the UK’s leading champion of small businesses, supporting all 5.8 million small businesses in the UK – no matter their location, sector or ambition level.   

SKETCH (Student Knowledge Exchange Through Community Hubs) is Queen Mary’s student knowledge exchange programme, which connects QMUL students to local businesses, individuals and community partners through activities like workshops, training, advisory clinics, and consultancy-style projects.

qNomics provide free business advice for start-ups, SMEs and entrepreneurs. Get in touch to discuss your business needs, and benefit from free business assessments. 

The Student Consultancy Project allows organisations to overcome business challenges whilst providing a meaningful opportunity for QMUL students to use their skills, fulfil their potential and develop their employability. Past projects have involved researching and analysing information, looking into improvements around marketing and business development, product development, and reviewing policies and processes.

qTech offer free technical and digital advice to local start-ups, SMEs and non-profit organisations through student consultants. The support is free, tailored and delivered under the guidance of industry practitioners and academic supervisors.

qLegal provide free legal advice, support and resources to entrepreneurs, start-ups and non-profits.

Please contact any of the above SKETCH programmes directly for more information

GOV.UK

Search GOV.UK Business Pages for information including  

Setting up a business and how to write a business plan     

You will also find information on various topics including business tax and becoming an employer.

For free business support and advice please contact London Business Hub.

For a tailored package of support recommendations suitable to your business needs, please contact business.support@towerhamlets.gov.uk.

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Electricity 

  • The electrical installation in your home will be checked and repaired before you move in.
  • New mains-powered smoke alarms will be fitted if these are not present. Any existing mains-powered smoke alarms will be cleaned and new back up batteries fitted.
  • Any battery only smoke alarms will be removed.
  • When you sign your tenancy agreement you will be given an electrical safety certificate that tells you the electrical installation in your home is up to standard.
  • If there is no form of central heating present, gas or electric central heating will be installed.

Heating 

  • If an individual heating system is installed then where possible a radiator will be provided in all rooms including the bathroom (where the design of the room allows this).

Gas installation 

  • The gas services will be checked and any gas appliances serviced.
  • If there are gas appliances in your home, we will make sure the gas supply pipe work is in a safe condition when you move in.
  • When you move in, you will also need to call for a boiler re-commission to get your hot water turned on - you will find the contact number on the front of the boiler: Mears Group Gas Department - 020 8525 6557. During the boiler recommissioning the heating engineer will explain how to operate the heating system.
  • For your peace of mind, you’ll be given a copy of the Landlord’s gas safety certificate when you sign the tenancy agreement.
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  • Windows and doors will work properly and be sound and secure.
  • All the windows will have been checked for cracks and you will be given at least one window key per room for those with locks.
  • The locks on the front and back doors that exit to a common public area will have been changed.
  • We will fit a closure to the kitchen door and make sure that any front door opening onto a communal hallway will be fire resistant
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