Giant sand portrait unveiled by children's charity Barnardo's unveiled on Bridlington beach last year to highlight the impact of poverty on the nation's children.
ONE in eight parents struggle to afford summer basics like suncream or hats, a poll has revealed as school holidays kick off.
Only 16 per cent said they can definitely provide their family with a similar holiday experience they had when they were younger.
Save the Children’s Big Summer Survey of 2,000 parents, released yesterday, also found that 88 per cent of parents consider summer holidays put both financial and emotional pressure on families
Nearly 60 per cent said the summer school break is the most challenging time of the year, ahead of Christmas, which 32 per cent cited.
Save the Children also found pressures were most acute for parents with children aged four to 13.
Mother-of-three Thea, from London, said: “I dread summer. I work five days a week and I do struggle with the extra costs. Sunscreen, replacing outgrown shorts and sandals for three growing children is expensive.
“I have no budget left for an after-school club for my 11-year-old, and if I’m honest, he’s probably going to end up with more screen time than I am comfortable with.”
