This August, social enterprise travel company Charitable Travel launches a 'Revive London' campaign to help the capital get back on its feet following the Covid-19 pandemic, and support London-based charities with much-needed funds, by reinforcing the message that travel is a force for good.

Staycations are proving a highly popular this year due to the ever-changing restrictions on overseas travel, and while coastal and country destinations in the UK are seeing record-breaking bookings, London accommodation, shopping, theatres, restaurants, and experiences are quieter, still have availability, and are ready to welcome visitors back responsibly, and safely. By booking a 'Revive London' package through Charitable Travel, the first of its kind social enterprise travel company, travellers are provided with the unique opportunity to donate 5% of the cost of their holiday to a London-based charity of their choice through a partnership with JustGiving, at no extra cost to themselves.

Melissa Tilling, MD of Charitable Travel commented “This past year, charities have been hit hard by the pandemic and the resulting lockdowns. Charities in London are no exception. We want to encourage travellers to Revive London this summer, by booking a trip to our beautiful capital city. Spending time in London is always a great idea, but there's no better time than now to support the restaurants, hotels, theatres and more who have been sitting empty for so long. Plus, by booking with Charitable Travel, your free 5% donation will benefit amazing charities doing exceptional work within London.”

Through this campaign, Charitable Travel are proud to be supporting Visit London's 'Let's Do London' campaign – aimed to bolster the economic recovery of London following the Covid-19 pandemic, and will feature a variety of London destinations, experiences, accommodation, and transport offers for families, couples and the LGBTQ+ community (The Pride in London parade on 11 September 2021 may have been cancelled, but that doesn't mean that there won't still be plenty of LGBTQ+ events happening across London that weekend). The aim is to excite and inspire those living both within and outside of London to explore and discover all the amazing things the city has to offer for the remainder of summer, be that for a few hours, a day, a weekend, or even longer.

Allen Simpson, Acting CEO London & Partners which runs Visit London said: “London is ready to welcome back visitors from all across the UK. Whether you are a family planning a day out at a park or theatre show, or someone looking to experience the latest restaurant opening or the one of the many new museum exhibitions, now is the time to rediscover the UKs capital city.”

Charitable Travel's London-based charity partners who will benefit from booking these offers include; Age UK Hillingdon, Harrow, and Brent, Ben Uri Arts and Health Institute, Hopscotch AWC, London Waterkeeper, Metro Charity, The Nightingale Cancer Support Centre, Opening Doors London and Richard House Hospice, and Charitable Travel's team of experts will be on hand to discuss the charity options available for all bookings.

A range of regularly updated offers will be available between now and October and include;

Five-nights B&B at the 4* Novotel Tower Bridge to explore London with the family, from £309 per person

Stay five-nights B&B at the 4* Novotel Tower Bridge in London, just five minutes walk from the Tower of London. Price is based on two adults and two children sharing.

Travel dates 22 – 27 August 2021. Book by 20 August 2021.

Customer will donate £76 per booking to a charity of their choice

Two-nights B&B to explore the capital by rail, from £479 per person

Stay two-nights B&B in London. Price is based on two adults sharing and includes rail fare from local station, and a three-day London Pass for access to over 80 top London attractions including Westminster Abbey, Tower of London, Thames River Boat Cruise, and a tour of Shakespeare's Globe.

Travel dates 28 – 30 August 2021. Book by 20 August 2021.

Customer will donate £48 per booking to a charity of their choice

London overnight B&B stay at the 4* Tower Hotel, London Eye and Mamma Mia! from £145 per person

Head to the Big Smoke for an overnight B&B stay at the 4* Tower Hotel London overlooking Tower Bridge. Price is based on two adults sharing and includes tickets for Lastminute.com's London Eye experience and Mamma Mia! in the West End. Upgrade to a two-night stay and a one-way river cruise is also included.

Travel dates 26 – 27 August 2021 (Other dates are available). Book by 20 August 2021.

Customer will donate £14 per booking to a charity of their choice

Couples overnight B&B stay at the 5* Great Scotland Yard Hotel, London, from £200 per person

Stay overnight B&B at the 5* Great Scotland Yard Hotel, London. Price is based on two adults sharing and includes Champagne Afternoon Tea for two at Fortnum and Mason.

Travel dates 10 -11 September 2021. Book by 27 August 2021.

Customer will donate £20 per booking to a charity of their choice

Two-nights Pride in London B&B stay at the 5* St Martins Lane Hotel, London, from £309 per person

The Pride in London parade may have been cancelled, but that doesnt mean you can't still spend two-nights B&B at the 5* St Martins Lane Hotel, enjoying the LGBTQ+ delights of London. Price is based on two adults sharing and includes free cancellation until 7 September 2021.

Travel dates 10 -12 September 2021. Book by 20 August 2021.

Customer will donate £30 per booking to a charity of their choice

For further information on the 'Revive London' campaign, or to book any of these packages, visit charitable.travel/revive-london

Notes to Editors

Charitable Travel - Incorporated as Fundraising Futures Community Interest Company (CIC) in November 2019, trading as Charitable Travel, the CIC is the first 'mainstream' leisure travel company to launch in the UK market. Operating as a 'travel-for-good' company, certified by Social Enterprise UK, Charitable Travel is a leisure-focused retailer offering direct customers an array of holidays, hotels, flights, and ancillary products whilst trading with purely social objectives. Company surpluses will be invested in charitable causes rather than being driven by the need to maximise profit for shareholders and owners. Charitable Travel is a Worldchoice Plus member of The Travel Network Group.