Jonas Respites

The Jonas Respites scheme makes the Yorkshire Dales accessible to people experiencing a wide range of difficult circumstances.

Jonas Respites guests have limited opportunity for respite from difficult circumstances. We provide peaceful holidays at a subsidised rate, so that guests can be refreshed.

  • “The scheme has been very beneficial to those families/patients referred by myself and markedly de-stressed them in their time of personal crisis. I noticed a difference in the quality of lives of those having enjoyed a tranquil break.”

    Rev Ian Ferguson, Chaplain, Cornerstone Healthcare Network, Blackburn

  • “A great opportunity to relax. We spent more time with each other. We live in a busy city, so to come and discover nature is so rewarding. Thank you to the organisers and to the funders for such a wonderful opportunity.”

    Member of Meeting Point, working with refugees and asylum seekers in Leeds.

  • "We hadn't had a holiday for quite a while as I didn't have the confidence to take 'T' anywhere with his condition. The peace and tranquillity were wonderful. I was extremely stressed when I arrived but went home in a much calmer state."

    A family carer

Referrals are welcomed from a wide range of professionals including voluntary sector welfare and support agencies, GPs, social workers, church leaders, faith groups and social services.