Wyboston Lakes Resort has been recognised for its commitment to sustainability and community support, winning Green Initiative of the Year at the Famtastic Awards 2026.

The Bedfordshire conference and events venue received the award for its innovative Room2Give scheme, which has already raised more than £70,000 for local charities and is now being expanded across the UK.

A Simple Idea Making a Big Difference

Launched in January 2025, Room2Give encourages hotel guests staying for more than one night to make a small change that can have a meaningful impact.

Instead of having their room cleaned each day, guests can choose to support one of three local charities. A colour-coded door hanger allows them to select their preferred cause, with a donation then made to the Room2Give fund.

The initiative reduces the resources associated with daily housekeeping while directing money towards organisations supporting local communities.

It's a straightforward concept that demonstrates how relatively small changes within hospitality can deliver wider benefits.

From One Resort to a National Initiative

Having raised more than £70,000, Wyboston Lakes Resort is now taking Room2Give beyond its own property.

The newly introduced Room2Give Charter invites hotels and venues across the country to adopt the scheme, with the collective ambition of raising £1 million for local charities.

For the meetings and events industry, it's an interesting example of how venues can incorporate sustainability and community engagement into their everyday operations without compromising the guest experience.

Double Recognition at the Famtastic Awards

Alongside winning Green Initiative of the Year, Wyboston Lakes Resort was also Highly Commended in the Refurbishment or Rebrand of the Year category.

The recognition follows the transformation of the resort's Waterfront Hotel into the Drift Inn, which includes the Meeting Point collection of meeting and event spaces.

Both achievements reflect the resort's continued investment in its facilities and approach to hospitality.

Why This Matters for Event Organisers

Sustainability is increasingly becoming part of the conversation when selecting venues for conferences, meetings and corporate events.

While location, capacity, facilities and budget remain essential considerations, many organisations are also looking more closely at the environmental and social impact of their events.

Initiatives such as Room2Give offer a practical example of how venues can contribute to these wider objectives.

Rather than relying solely on ambitious environmental statements, the scheme demonstrates measurable results, with more than £70,000 already raised and a clear target for further growth.

For event organisers looking to make more responsible venue choices, these are the kinds of initiatives worth considering.