About Us
Our Story
In 2016 the True Travel Foundation was created with one clear mission: ensure the funds we raise make an actual difference to those in need by seeking and supporting grassroots projects around the world. We understand that travel is a privilege that comes with a responsibility, and the True Travel Foundation ensures that the travel experiences we curate are a force for good.
Our Mission
To secure a positive future for generations to come, by protecting the planet, supporting local communities, and igniting change through education.
Our Vision
To have a meaningful and profound impact on local communities and conservation initiatives around the world.
Our Projects
Seawilding
Seawilding
The Female Empowerment Programme
The Female Empowerment Programme
The Rucksack Project
The Rucksack Project
Our Values
Conservation
We partner alongside conservation initiatives that share our commitment to safeguarding endangered species and their habitats. By supporting projects at the forefront of conservation and environmental protection, our aim is to preserve and promote at-risk wildlife and habitats around the world.
Education
By raising awareness and sharing best practices among travellers, communities and like-minded businesses, we want to empower individuals to make informed decisions and take meaningful action.
Community
Travel should help everyone explore our world in a way that benefits both the visitor and those being visited. We collaborate with locally owned businesses, support community-based initiatives, and empower local communities to become active participants in their own development. Our aim is to channel our resources where they can truly make a meaningful difference.
Accountability
We are committed to fulfilling our promises and ensuring openness, honesty, and transparency and in all that we do. This commitment is evident in our practice of providing detailed accounts of the support we offer to our projects, openly sharing insights into our business operations, and annually publishing our Impact Report.
Regeneration
Beyond simply sustaining our current status quo, we are actively working towards creating a future that is not only preserved, but improved, generating a net-positive impact. Our journey is one of continuous improvement and each step we take contributes to the safeguarding of our planet’s future.
Read our 2022 Impact Report
Our 2022 Impact Report is available to view and download.
