People & Communities

From our direct community of owners and guests to inspiring people in wider society making change, we use our business to support their causes and amplify their message. In 2023 we continued to grow our community champions, owners going above and beyond in their mission protect and support people and our planet through their business. The Sawday’s Trust continues its good work, finding impactful projects to fund and support.

The Sawday Charitable Trust

In 2023, the Trust received a dividend from the company’s profits of £32,734. It awarded two main grants this year, leaving a little left to donate before the next dividend in May 2024. They also built a website making themselves more visible to charities seeking funds.

The Resilience Project
£16,000

Recognising the importance of continued funding streams, the trust again funded The Resilience Project, which trains and empowers young changemakers navigating pathways to resilience whilst addressing the climate crisis head on. The Trust’s 2023 grant allowed them to recruit and onboard a Partnerships and Fundraising Director.

Conservation Without Borders
£10,000

An inspiring charity following the paths of migratory species – connecting communities, business and government with essential frontline climate action. The Sawday’s Trust provided an emergency fund to help support core costs and allow the charity to develop and deliver new programmes.

Our community champions

This year, we shone a light on the property owners working incredibly hard to make their places accessible. We welcomed two particularly special community champions who have developed fully accessible accommodation, which offer memorable holidays without barriers.

Flora & Fauna, Exmoor

Inclusivity is at the heart of Flora & Fauna. The whole site has been developed with ecology and sustainability in mind utilising fully accessible Doc M design principles. Rachel and Dan are dedicated to helping everyone access their spaces, and enjoy all of the benefits that Exmoor has to offer.

Trevassack Holidays, Cornwall

Run by the charity, Children’s Sailing Trust, CEO Jakie has poured her heart and soul into this project and is absolutely brilliant with guests. Their entire site is disabled friendly, with wheelchair access throughout and additional equipment available for those who need it, free of charge.