DISABLED children's holidays could be in jeopardy if a charity doesn't raise enough cash.

The Speldhurst-based 3H Fund has been running for more than 30 years but has "struggled" this year to keep with fundraising targets because of the recession.

Now the likes of Groombridge 14-year-old Emma Naylor may have to go without their vital break next year because the organisation said the grant programme was under threat.

Holiday administrator Kim Willing said: "It is quite possible we will have to reduce the number of grants we give out next year because of a lack of funding."

The charity's main aim is to provide holidays for disabled people and, where possible, fund a period of respite for regular carers.

Emma who suffers from cerebral palsy quadriplegia, corrected scoliosis and has no left hip ball joint, went to Kepplewray in the Lake District with six other severely disabled youngsters and sixteen carers on an activity holiday.

Mum Eileen said: "Emma came back full of beans and had plenty to talk about. I'm proud of how much she achieved during the week she was away."

This year, 3H has so far sent 52 people with 74 volunteers and 15 sponsored helpers to Jersey, Llandudno, Cornwall, Blackpool and the Lake District.

On top of the usual fundraising events, in a bid to address next year's shortfall the charity is hosting a Christmas dinner dance, being held in Langton Green Village Hall on Saturday, November 20.

Mrs Willing said: "A 3H holiday gives disabled people a chance to build self-confidence and develop greater independence and at the same time the devoted family carers have a chance to relax.

"Avenues for respite care are very limited but we can thankfully offer the family carers a few precious days to themselves and a chance to rebuild their energy levels for the year ahead. It's a massive deal to them, for some it can even be life-changing.

"That is one of the reasons we have organised a Christmas charity ball, to try and raise as much money as possible," she added.

For more information or to donate a prize to the 3H Fund dinner and dance email Kim Willing via kim@3hfund.org.uk