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Melissa Tilling
As Covid-19 leaves its legacy throughout society, we’re all adjusting to find our way in work, leisure-time, travel and everyday life. Family, friends and community have never been more important, despite the physical distance between us. We have clapped for carers, supported neighbours and those in need, respected each other with social distancing, and kept loved ones close even if that meant using technology. We have celebrated great charitable achievements, not least Sir Captain Tom Moore’s epic walk for NHS Charities Together. People have donated their money
Ian
Favourite destination: Venice First trip after lockdown: Dubai I like to support: Cancer Research
to great causes – even those whose own finances were uncertain - or their time to make PPE. Our capacity for compassion and community care is evident. Dreams of travel with friends or family, meeting new people in new places or simply the restorative value of a holiday, have been something to look forward to.
This #TravelforGood message was my vision of a better way for the travel industry – to ensure the profit from travel and tourism went to help good causes
Steve
Favourite destination: Florida’s West Coast First trip after lockdown: Hawaii I like to support: Prostate Cancer UK – it took my Dad
In the midst of this pandemic, into this new world with new values, Charitable Travel was launched. We are a social enterprise with a dual purpose: helping our customers book great holidays and helping society by enabling customers to give to their chosen charity, at no extra cost, when they book. This #TravelforGood message was my vision of a better way for the travel industry – to ensure the profit from travel and tourism went to help good causes. I am delighted to launch Charitable Traveller - our editorial voice, shouting our ‘travel with conscience’ message loud and proud. Thank you to our editor Laura, our designer Louisa, our wider team, contributors and advertisers for their hard
Vicky
Favourite destination: Sri Lanka First trip after lockdown: Greece I like to support: Macmillan
work, support and sharing my mission for us all to be more charitable travellers. Please read, enjoy, share and let us know what you think.
Rosie
©CHARITABLE TRAVEL 2020. CHARITABLE TRAVELLER is part of CHARITABLE TRAVEL, Fundraising Futures Community Interest Company, One Elmfield Park, Bromley, Kent, BR1 1LU, UK. Putting our profit to work supporting the work of charitable causes. T: 020 3092 1288 E: bookings@charitable.travel W: charitable.travel Whilst every effort is made to ensure accuracy, CHARITABLE TRAVEL cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions. FRONT COVER: Galesnjak, Boris Kacan/CNTB. CEO: Melissa Tilling; MARKETING: Rosie Buddell; MAGAZINE EDITOR: Laura Gelder; MAGAZINE DESIGNER: Louisa Horton.
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Favourite destination: Greece First trip after lockdown: The Lake District I like to support: Crisis
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