Loo of the Year Awards

08/09/2026

🎉WELL… THIS HAPPENED LAST NIGHT! 🎉
I am still pinching myself!
After many, many, MANY attempts at becoming part of the Small Business Sunday community, I honestly never expected to receive this message in my inbox last night…
Loo of The Year Awards Ltd has been selected for ! 🎉
To say I was shocked, excited and absolutely delighted would be an understatement!
I am incredibly honoured to now be part of the Small Business Sunday community and to have the opportunity to share our rather unusual business with such an amazing network of small businesses.
For those who do not know us, Charles and I run the Loo of the Year Awards, recognising and celebrating outstanding away-from-home washrooms across the UK and Ireland. But what we do is about so much more than toilets. It is about education, awareness, accessibility, inclusion, dignity and recognising those who are making a difference.
A huge thank you to Theo Paphitis and the fantastic Small Business Sunday team for this opportunity and for championing small businesses like ours. It really does mean a lot.
And congratulations to all the other businesses selected alongside us this Sunday, what a fantastic group to be joining!

After all those attempts, I think it is safe to say…
Never give up! Keep showing up, keep believing in what you do and sometimes, your inbox can bring a very nice surprise!

We may talk about toilets, but really, we are talking about people.

07/09/2026

🎙️ Have you caught up with The Bog Cast yet? 🚽🎙️
Since launching in January, The Bog Cast has now reached 8 episodes, and we wanted to take a moment to say a huge thank you to everyone who has listened, watched, shared and supported us so far. ❤️
It has been fantastic to see our conversations about the importance of away-from-home washrooms reaching audiences around the world.
But perhaps you have only recently discovered The Bog Cast? Or maybe there is an episode or two that you have missed?
Well, here is your chance to catch up! 🎧
🎙️ The Bog Cast – Episodes 1 to 8
Episode 1 – The Bog Cast: Loo of the Year Awards – Charles & Becky Wall
🎧 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2591293/episodes/18595784
Episode 2 – Conversation, Connections and Conveniences with Stefan Thomas
🎧 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2591293/episodes/18765498
Episode 3 – More Than Just a Loo: Transforming School Life with Lee Batstone
🎧 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2591293/episodes/18931701
Episode 4 – Where Hygiene Meets Innovation: Transforming the Modern Washroom to Incorporate Inclusive Hygiene for All, with Stuart Hands, Commercial Development Manager for Tork/Essity
🎧 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2591293/episodes/19108219
Episode 5 – A Lifetime of Excellence: The Story Behind Pencelli Castle’s Diamond Standard, with Craig Rees ⭐
🎧 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2591293/episodes/19269109
Episode 6 – Behind the Scenes of the Loo of the Year Awards with Jane Kibble
🎧 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2591293/episodes/19425619
Episode 7 – From Headlines to Hygiene: Fiona Scott on Stories That Make a Difference
🎧 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2591293/episodes/19588521
Episode 8 – The Power of Collaboration: Paul Thrupp, IWSA & the Future of Washrooms
🎧 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2591293/episodes/19738348
⭐ And which one has been the favourite so far?
Our most listened-to episode is Episode 5 with Craig Rees, telling the story behind Pencelli Castle’s Diamond Standard and their journey of entering the Loo of The Year Awards and achieving high grades for their family camping and caravan site.
Whether you have listened to every episode, missed a few, or have never listened before, we would love you to join the conversation.
🎧 Listen through Spotify or Apple Podcasts
🌐 Find the episodes through the News page on the Loo of The Year Awards website
📺 Or watch them on the Loo of The Year Awards YouTube channel
And there is plenty more to come…
📅 From January 2027, The Bog Cast will be moving to TWO episodes every month!
More conversations. More stories. More people. More ideas.
And, most importantly, more opportunities to talk about why away-from-home washrooms really do matter.
Thank you for listening and helping us change the conversation, one washroom at a time.

06/09/2026

Looking for the sun in Penzance – our furthest inspection south?
The sunshine may have been hiding, but that certainly has not stopped our Loo of The Year Awards Ltd Inspection team!
From the very top of the UK to the very bottom and Ireland too, our inspectors travel the length and breadth of the country carrying out unannounced inspections to help raise standards in away-from-home washrooms.
Penzance might be one of our furthest inspections south however you never know where our team of inspectors may turn up next! 👀
Keep an eye out, as we could be visiting a washroom near you soon.

04/09/2026

Becky is absolutely delighted and privileged to have been asked to speak at The Care Show Swindon on Saturday 10 October. 💙
She is particularly excited about this opportunity because, for us, Loo of The Year Awards Ltd is about so much more than inspecting toilets, giving them a grade and handing out awards.
It is about people.
We all need to use a toilet. But for someone living with a disability, whether visible or hidden, or for someone caring for an older person or someone with additional needs, the availability of a clean, safe, accessible and suitable toilet can make the difference between being able to go out and enjoy life, or having to stay at home.
A toilet can determine whether someone feels confident going shopping, visiting an attraction, going on holiday, staying in a hotel, attending an event or simply enjoying a day out with family and friends.
And for carers, knowing that a suitable washroom will be available can be a huge part of planning a day and making sure the person they care for can experience some normality, independence and dignity.
That is why she feels so strongly about the work we do through Loo of the Year Awards. Our 101-point grading system is not just about whether a toilet looks nice. It considers cleanliness, safety, accessibility, facilities, lighting, design, ambience and so much more. Most importantly, it helps us raise awareness and encourage organisations to take their washrooms seriously.
Because a washroom should not be an afterthought. It is an essential part of caring for people.
She will be sharing this message, along with our experience from almost 40 years of Loo of the Year Awards, when I take to the keynote stage at The Care Show Swindon.
She is incredibly grateful for the opportunity to speak to people working across the care sector and hopefully help start conversations about something we all need, but which is still too often overlooked.
We all need the toilet. Let us make sure everyone can use one with dignity.
Read the full press release and find out more about my keynote:
https://www.londondaily.news/the-care-show-announces-inspiring-keynote-speaker-becky-wall-bem/
📅 Saturday 10 October 2026
📍 New College Swindon
🤝 In partnership with SWITCH – Swindon and Wiltshire Innovative Technology Care Hub

She is really looking forward to being part of it!

The Care Show Swindon has announced its keynote speaker for its autumn event as Becky Wall BEM who is the co-director of the prestigious Loo Of The Year Awards, a quality system which celebrates its 40th anniversary next year.

03/09/2026

PUT YOUR BRAND CENTRE STAGE AT THE LOO OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2026!
Want to showcase your business, raise your profile and connect with key people across the washroom, cleaning, facilities and hospitality industries?
Then why not EXHIBIT at the Loo of the Year Awards 2026? 🏆
Taking place on 13 January 2027
At The Motorcycle Centre, Birmingham
This year's event will celebrate the 2026 Loo of the Year Awards, and it will be an extra-special occasion as we officially announce and launch our 40th year celebrations for 2027! 🎉
As an exhibitor, you'll have the opportunity to:
💠 Showcase your products and services
💠 Meet and connect with industry professionals
💠 Raise your brand profile
💠 Share your ideas, products and innovations
💠 Meet many product end users and understand their requirements
💠 Be part of a prestigious industry event

It is more than just having a stand, it is a chance to meet, engage, build relationships and put your brand in front of an audience that matters.
Exhibition spaces are available now!
For more information, exhibition packages or help with booking your space, contact Jane:
📞 01531 640715
📧 [email protected]
Be seen. Be connected. Be celebrated.
And be part of the journey as we head towards 40 years of the Loo of the Year Awards!

03/09/2026

03/09/2026

Congratulations to you all!!!

50 Years of Tyddyn Isaf! 💚

In 1976, when we purchased Tyddyn Isaf, we were a family with the bare bones of a park, lots of ideas, and a lot of hope. Half a century later, we're still a family business, and the fields are full of your families and memories too!

We've watched children who once ran around here with buckets and fishing nets come back with children of their own. We've seen first holidays, silver weddings, reunions, and more rainy afternoons in the bar and coffee shop than we could ever count. We may look after Tyddyn, but you are the ones who fill it with life. ❤️

So it felt only right that our Golden Anniversary celebration on Saturday wasn't about us at all… it was about giving something back. And what a day it was! 🥰

We had live music from Arwyn Hughes and The Cover Ups, Highland cows getting more cuddles than they knew what to do with, face painting, games, a spectacular three-tier celebration cake, our Golden Challenge winners announced, and a crowd of you who turned up in full force despite the weather (which, thankfully, came good in the end!). 🐮🎶

Because of you, our wonderful customers, we raised an incredible....
£4,072 for RNLI Moelfre Lifeboat 😍

To the RNLI Moelfe Lifeboat volunteers, and the HM Coastguard team who gave up their Saturday to join us: thank you. You were the reason for the day, and you were the highlight of it.

A massive thank you to the local businesses who generously donated prizes and supported the event:
RNLI Moelfre Lifeboat
RNLI Moelfre Seawatch
Moelfre Coastguard
The Cover Ups
Robin Roberts
Nina's Cake Cabin
Butterfly's Floral Design
Two Bridges Wales
Tyddyn Môn
Huws Gray
Arwyn Hughes

Also a huge thank you to our brilliant volunteers, and every single person who bought a raffle ticket, ordered food, made a donation, or simply came along to celebrate with us.

Fifty years, and none of it would have been possible without you. Here's to many more years to come! 🥂✨

03/09/2026

02/09/2026

🌸 A lovely morning with Herefordshire Means Business for Women 🌸
What a fantastic morning at today’s Herefordshire Means Business Ltd for Women meeting!
We were treated to a really interesting and slightly different presentation from Michelle Ward of Indelible IP. Rather than focusing on trademarking and brand protection, Michelle shared her own journey, from studying Plant Sciences at university to becoming a Chartered Trade Mark Attorney and Brand Protection Specialist.
It was fascinating to hear how her career has taken a direction she probably never imagined when she first started her degree. And it was a great reminder that life does not always follow the path we think it will. Sometimes opportunities, experiences and choices take us somewhere completely unexpected and that is OK. Ultimately, what matters is finding something you enjoy, that makes you happy and that you are passionate about.
There was also plenty of time for catching up, meeting some lovely new ladies and reconnecting with many of the longstanding members.
And, of course, we could not let Colita Dainton’s birthday pass without a little early celebration! We enjoyed some VERY chocolatey cake, ready for the big day next week and I can confirm it tasted every bit as good as it looked!
A huge thank you to Colita and Kim for organising another morning that was informative, inspiring and great fun.
It is always lovely to spend time with such a supportive group of women from across Herefordshire.

01/09/2026

🎙️ THE BOG CAST – NEW EPISODE NOW LIVE!
What does the future of the washroom industry look like? And why is collaboration so important if we want to raise standards?
In this episode, Becky is joined by Paul Thrupp CMgr MCMI, FBICSc of the Independent Washroom Services Association (IWSA), to talk about the people, businesses and organisations working behind the scenes to make washrooms better for everyone.
They discuss:
🚽 The importance of independent washroom service companies
🤝 Why sharing knowledge and working together matters
👩‍💼 Attracting the next generation into the industry
🤖 AI, cobotics and the future of washroom services
♿ Safety, dignity and full inclusion
🏆 The new partnership between IWSA and Loo of The Year Awards Ltd
🎤 What’s coming at the Cleaning Show in 2027
Paul also shares why “the more we all work together, the greater the impact will be.”
It is a fascinating conversation about an industry that most people rarely think about; but which affects every one of us.
🎧 Listen to the latest episode of The Bog Cast now!🎙️https://www.buzzsprout.com/2591293/episodes/19738348
And if you work in washroom services, facilities management or simply want to understand more about what happens behind the scenes… this one is definitely worth a listen!