Island Escapes donates £5,000 to support Manx Culture

Island Escapes donates £5,000 to support Manx Culture

Thu, 01 May 2025

Island Escapes has generously donated £5,000 to Culture Vannin to support festivals and events celebrating Manx culture on the Isle of Man. The funds were raised through voluntary donations made by customers booking accommodation via the Island Escapes website, with Culture Vannin selected as one of the chosen beneficiaries.

John Keggin, Managing Director of Island Escapes, expressed his enthusiasm for the initiative:

“We are delighted to support Culture Vannin and the invaluable work they do in preserving and promoting our island’s distinct identity. It’s inspiring to see visitors recognising and appreciating the uniqueness of Manx culture and contributing in such a meaningful way.”

Chris Thomas MHK, Chair of Culture Vannin, said:

“We are incredibly thankful to Island Escapes and all their customers who contributed to this generous donation. These funds will be distributed through our grant-giving scheme, directly supporting local festivals and events that are part of the Isle of Man’s distinctive cultural identity. Local festivals and events provide a vibrant platform for traditional music and dance, showcasing the richness of Manx culture and language both local audiences and visitors alike.”

Through its grant-giving scheme, Culture Vannin provides financial support to projects that: offer community outreach and skills development opportunities; deliver festivals and events that bring people together; publish the Isle of Man's stories in print or online; record traditional or original Manx music for CD or streaming platforms; and deepen our understanding of the Isle of Man's rich heritage through academic research. Projects must be “of the Island or associated with the Island and its people” and focus on at least one of these areas: art, crafts, language, literature, history, folklore, music, dance, natural history, ecology, archaeology, architecture, law, or industrial development. 

Details of the Culture Vannin's grant-giving scheme is here: Grants

To explore Island Escapes and their accommodation offerings, visit www.islandescapes.im

[The photograph used here was taken at Shennaghys Jiu in April 2025. The full set of photographs can be enjoyed here]