Charity launches Devon holiday park

The Fire Fighters Charity - the UK's leading provider of life enhancing services for injured firefighters across the UK - has launched an innovative new holiday park in Devon in a bid to boost its fundraising income.

Faced with the challenge of securing a sustainable future in the face of a decline in its fundraising income, the Charity's trading arm - Fire Fighters Trading Ltd - has opened up its picturesque base in Chudleigh, making 20 spacious and well-equipped holiday bungalows available to the public to rent this summer and beyond.

Harcombe House Holidays - www.harcombehouseholidays.com - launched in April, in partnership with holiday rental specialist Welcome Cottages, and has already started taking bookings and welcoming guests.

With spectacular countryside views, an indoor heated swimming pool, tennis court, well-equipped children's play area and on-site bar, the Charity is hopeful that its new holiday park will appeal to philanthropic holidaymakers.

Chief Executive, Dr Jill Tolfrey, said of the new venture: "Harcombe House Holidays offers something special, a chance to enjoy a great holiday in a beautiful setting while also helping The Fire Fighters Charity to provide much needed support to firefighters across the UK recovering from illness or injury.

"Many charities have come under scrutiny and struggled over recent years to raise the income they need to continue their work. We pride ourselves on the responsible and innovative ways we look to raise money, and this represents a great leap forward for us. I am confident that Harcombe House Holidays can help the Charity to build on its 73 year history and support our work for years to come."

Further information on Harcombe House Holidays, together with availability and booking details can be found on www.harcombehouseholidays.com