One of the UK’s biggest holiday park operators has embarked on a new partnership with marine conservation charity, Surfers Against Sewage.
Away Resorts has nine parks across the UK (Boston West, Tattershall Lakes and Beachcomber in Lincolnshire, Mersea Island in Essex, Sandy Balls and Mill Rythe in Hampshire, Barmouth Bay in Wales, Whitecliff Bay on the Isle of Wight and St Ives Bay in Cornwall).
Many of the holiday centres are close to popular beaches – so Away Resorts has pledged to support the environmental group this year and beyond.
As part of the initiative, Away Resorts will be supplying beach cleaning equipment and information packs for holidaymakers and holiday home owners so that they can play their part in beach clean-ups to help promote litter free coastlines and nature spots while visiting these beautiful destinations.
Tim Gibson, from Away Resorts, said: “We all know how beautiful our British coastline is, but record demand for trips to the beach and coastal breaks is likely to take its toll over time.
"Protecting the planet - and our part in it - is a major focus for us. We’ve been looking at ways to help holidaymakers enjoy their stay and play their part in looking after our wonderful coastline, so we are delighted to have embarked on this partnership.
"Furthermore, we think that they can help educate us on how we can improve as a business and what we can do to push the messaging further to our team, holiday guests and holiday home owners.”
Hugo Tagholm, of Surfers Against Sewage, added: “It’s amazing to have Away Resorts choose Surfers Against Sewage as their chosen charity of the year and we’re really looking forward to working with them. Away Resorts is a great partner for SAS, as it will help spread the message to guests and, in turn, become an inspiration for other parks to follow suit.”
For more information on the charity partnership, visit https://www.awayresorts.co.uk/surfers-against-sewage/
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