HOLIDAYMAKERS have raised £11,000 for the RNLI by eating fish and chips at Haven parks throughout the UK, including in Burnham-on-Sea.

Haven launched a new initiative through its exclusive fish and chip franchise Cook's earlier this year to raise money for the lifesaving charity.

Every portion of cod sold makes a 20p donation to the RNLI, meaning guests can contribute by purchasing a portion of cod alongside any regular meal.

Following a successful opening season, in just three months cod sales at Haven have raised a whopping £11,000.

Cod sales at the resort in Burnham have raised £280. A further £360 has been raised by customers in Doniford Bay, near Watchet.

The fundraising figures were confirmed by Haven on Thursday – just before it joined the celebrations for National Fish and Chip Day on Friday.

The RNLI's mascot Stormy Stan popped down to the Burnham-on-Sea Holiday Park to celebrate the news with a portion of the nation's favourite coastal dish.

The fundraiser forms part of the company's efforts to raise £1 million for its charity partner and increase awareness of its vital work. 

The money will be used to help the RNLI purchase new equipment, safety gear and essential volunteer training.

Cook's is second the largest fish and chip franchise in the UK with 30 restaurants and seven takeaway vans at holiday parks across the country.

The RNLI has been Haven’s charitable partner since 2018.

This year, Haven set an overall fundraising target of £350,000 for the RNLI.

The ambitious target would bring Haven one step closer to its £1 million goal to support the charity partner.

Speaking of the initiative Richard Herbert, national F&B manager at Haven, said: “We are exceptionally proud to support the RNLI in their mission to save lives at sea and to also honour the selfless and vital work that the crew carry out.

“With all our parks dotted around Britain’s coastlines, our partnership ensures that we can provide our guests with both information to help them keep safe and enjoy their holiday by the beach.

“Plus, new for 2023 throughout the year, and not only on National Fish & Chip day, when holidaymakers at 37 Haven parks across the UK order from our own on park Cook’s Fish and Chips takeaways, we donate 20p to the RNLI for every portion of cod sold, which together takes Haven closer to its target of raising £1 million pounds for the RNLI since the partnership began in 2018.”