Travel group supports Holidays for Heroes

Wednesday 08 October 2014

The CI Travel Group has donated £2,000 to Holidays for Heroes Jersey, the Channel Islands-based charity that offers holidays in Jersey to injured members of HM Forces, past and present.

The donation represents one pound for every one of the group’s bookings travelling to Jersey during July and August.

Travel Group’s Managing Director, Robert Mackenzie, presented the donation to Richard and Dawn Woodhouse, the founders of Holidays for Heroes Jersey at the International Air Display in September. A group of visiting service men and women and their families were treated to a personal tour of the Red Arrows after the presentation, meeting the display team pilots and engineers.

Speaking after the presentation and tour of the aircraft, Mr Woodhouse said: “We are thrilled and honoured to receive the donation of £2,000 from CI Travel Group. The success of the charity is due to the support we get from Islanders and the local business community, CI Travel Group is a fine example of this generosity and we are very grateful.”

Holidays for Heroes Jersey is a Jersey charity whose aim is to provide a week’s holiday on the island, to any past or present member of HM Forces injured in mind or body, whilst during or resulting from their service. It was founded by Mr and Mrs Woodhouse in August 2008. Since then the charity has provided more than 1,600 holidays and, thanks to the generous support received, is going from strength to strength.

Mr Mackenzie said:"Holidays for Heroes Jersey have provided an invaluable service to many injured members of the armed forces during the last six years, and we are extremely happy to be supporting this fantastic charity. Jersey's relaxing atmosphere and friendly welcome are second to none, and ensure that the charity's visitors can enjoy a well-earned break with their loved ones and families. We are honoured to share our Island with them."

CI Travel Group is a Jersey-based travel company, specialising in travel to and from the Channel Islands. The group operates a number of direct and trade brands, selling into the local, UK and European markets. CI Travel Group, via its Airways Holidays brand, is the preferred supplier of Channel Island holidays to TUI Travel UK and Ireland.