Ramblers Worldwide Holidays has a high profile reputation as one of the UK's leading guided walking specialists. As a not-for-profit company, it was established in orderto generate funds for the Ramblers Holidays Charitable Trust which supports environmental projects in the UK. What is less-known is the company's 'Heart & Sole'charity which supports projects across the globe.   

2014 has proved another successful year for this initiative which embraces a number of charities including:

The Breakfast Club – at the Monchy Primary School in St Lucia where in addition to contributing funds, clients can donate much needed educational equipment direct to the school during their holiday visit.

SPANA – Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad – an animal welfare charity. Heart & Sole focuses on support for their Marrakech veterinary centre.

Donations to primary schools in Kwazulu Natal, South Africa and Rajasthan, India.

SOS Childrens' Villages in Malawi, Costa Rica, Morocco and Cape Verde.

Cockermouth Mountain Rescue in the Lake District

Andros Routes which helps to promote traditional island activities and keep paths clear for walkers on Andros, Greece.

YODEP – a community based youth organisation in Zomba, Malawi aimed at addressing socio-economic conditions encountered by young people affected by HIV/AIDS.

St Joseph's Hospital, Cape Town – providing holistic healthcare for children from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Ebola Crisis – contribution towards medical supplies in Sierra Leone, via the Association of Independent Tour Operators (AITO).

Helen Nelson who co-ordinates the Heart & Sole charitable programme for Ramblers Worldwide Holidays says, “Thanks to the support of our clients, staff and leaders we are on track with our aim of increasing awareness of 'Heart & Sole' so that we can continue with our support to these excellent charities.”

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• Award-winning Ramblers Worldwide Holidays have been established since 1946 and are the experts in guided walking adventures.

• The company now operates to over 140 destinations in 60 countries.

• Ramblers Worldwide Holidays offer a range of graded walks from leisurely to challenging.

• Alongside its traditional guided walking proposition, Ramblers Worldwide Holidays provide independent UK walking adventures via its Load Off Your Back programme www.loadoffyourback.co.uk 

• The operator is a not-for-profit company and contributes monies to the Ramblers Holidays Charitable Trust which supports environmental projects both here and abroad.

• Their portfolio also includes specialist holidays linked to walking such as, cooking, cruising, birdwatching, rail journeys, photography and flora.

• Ramblers Worldwide Holidays provide a fully protected service as members of ABTA, AITO & ATOL scheme.

• Ramblers Worldwide Holidays is the Walking Holiday Partner of the Ramblers and has launched The Walking Partnership -an initiative which champions walking at the 'grass roots' level by providing funding and support to walking groups and clubs throughout the UK http://www.thewalkingpartnership.org.uk

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