Our new creative children’s competition for Cornwall Air Ambulance

Here at Carbis Bay Holidays, we’re passionate about supporting causes that matter to our local community in St Ives and beyond. That’s why we’re proud to be fundraising for Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust throughout 2025 – a charity that plays a vital role in delivering emergency medical care across Cornwall to visitors and locals alike. As part of our fundraising campaign, we’re excited to invite children to take part in a brand-new creative competition.

Get involved

We’re calling on budding young artists to design a dream holiday home for ‘Heli’ the helicopter!
Think big, bold, and imaginative. Maybe Heli needs a clifftop retreat with a helipad and hangar, or perhaps a peaceful beachside barn complete with all the mod-cons for post-flight relaxation. However wild or wonderful your idea, we can’t wait to see it brought to life with colour and creativity!

It’s completely free to take part, but we kindly ask parents to consider making a small voluntary donation when submitting an entry.

All donations will be matched by our parent company, Sykes Cottages, helping to raise even more for Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust and the incredible work they do.

Make a donation here!

The prize

The competition will remain open until 31st October 2025, and one lucky winner will receive a £500 holiday voucher from Sykes Cottages – perfect for a UK self-catering break in 2026.

How to enter

Simply download or pick up an entry form from the team in our office: Carbis House, St Ives Road, Carbis Bay, Cornwall, TR26 2SF.

Then simply complete your masterpiece, and return it to the office in person, or via post – or email it to victoria.rogers@sykescottages.co.uk. Entries will be judged on 1st November 2025.

A final reminder for parents

Although entry is free, we’d love it if you could support Cornwall Air Ambulance by donating via the QR code on the entry form or JustGiving page. Every pound helps keep this vital service flying.

Download your entry form

Competition Terms and Conditions

1. The Competition prize is made up of a £500 voucher, which can be used on a stay at any property listed with Sykes Holiday Cottages, or any of the regional brands associated with them.
2. The prize of the £500 holiday voucher is valid for 2 years from date of competition closing. Must be redeemed by 31st October 2027.
4. The competition can be entered by any child aged 4 to 17. A parent or guardian aged 18 or over must be listed on the entry form, who will be allocated the prize voucher.
5. The competition prize cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer; is non-transferable and there shall be no alternative prize or cash alternative offered.
6. Sykes Cottages will not be held accountable for any costs, losses, damages, and expenses (including travel fees) that the winner may incur in relation to the Competition or prize or as a result of any misrepresentation of the prize.
7. The prize winner is required to pay the ‘good housekeeping bond’ associated with booking this property. Please see section 4.12 of our booking conditions for more information.
8. The winner will be contacted by Carbis Bay Holidays directly.
9. All entry requirements must have been followed to be entered into the competition.
10. For more information on booking terms please see here.