Help families in need make special memories

Since August 2022, our Owner Donated Stays initiative has provided wonderful experiences for disadvantaged families. Working with our Cheshire-based charity partner, Time Away, we've matched 194 families with donated holiday homes, positively impacting a total of 920 individuals.This initiative has offered much-needed respite, created lasting memories, and empowered families to break free from their daily challenges.

Time Away specialises in helping families with children facing life-limiting illnesses or additional needs, providing them with a temporay escape from their daily challenges. By working with Time Away, we ensure that eligible families receive the support they deserve.
Please see their website here for further information.

Join us in making a difference!
Donate a stay in your property, by completing the form below:

Email Address *

How many nights would you be willing to donate? *

What dates would you like to offer your property for charity stays? (Please list any preferable dates from December 2024 onwards) *

Please note the property reference(s) of the property(s) you are willing to offer a charity stay in. *

Is your property suitable for those with additional mobility needs? *

Yes

If you answered no to the above question, would you be willing to offer a stay for respite purposes?

Yes

If you have any further comments, please note them here.

Please tick the box to confirm the below:
I agree to provide my property for a charity booking to a holidaymaker(s) for free, and for at least 2 nights across one of the chosen dates stated above. The booking will be subject to the usual holidaymaker booking conditions with the exception of the holidaymaker not paying a booking fee, rental charges, other owner supplements or a good housekeeping bond (and not being entitled to a refund of them either); e.g. all other holidaymaker and owner rights and obligations, who is liable for what etc. remain the same. *

Here are just a couple of comments from families who went away..

“We spent every day on the beaches letting our son run, jump, spin, and play in the sand and sea. We got to relax and really enjoy our time together. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.”

“It was just so lovely to feel as though someone cared enough to donate this break. We get very little support as we both work full time so don't qualify for a lot, but our lives are really hard/busy/upsetting, so the generosity of the homeowner really meant a lot to me.”

With such positive feedback from the families, we’re continuing our pledge to take 100 families away as we head towards 2025 and we’ve already had many generous donations from property owners.

To enable us to achieve our target and support more people, we need your help to give these families the opportunity to be together and detach from the stresses placed on them by their situation.

If you have any further questions regarding charity stays, please email ownerdonations@sykescottages.co.uk

Are you able to donate a stay of 2-7 nights in your property?
If so, please share your details and dates you would be able to offer in our form above, and we will be in touch.

Want to know more?
Read our Frequently Asked Questions to learn more about our Owner Donated Stays initiative and partnership with Time Away.