Leading partnerships developer Lovell has hosted its 30th annual charity golf day in Cardiff and raised a total of \u00a314,550, which will be split equally between three local charities.<\/p>\n
The event was held at Whitchurch Golf Club, near the developer\u2019s regional head office, and saw 26 teams of employees, subcontractors, partners and consultants tee off in the morning and compete for prizes throughout the day.<\/p>\n
A charity auction was then held, consisting of prizes donated by Lovell clients, subcontractors and its supply chain. The auction was hosted by Welsh actor and writer Steve Speirs, who also gave a speech to round off the day.<\/p>\n
Over the past 29 years, the Lovell golf day has raised more than \u00a3137,000 for charities across Wales. Following this year\u2019s event, the total has been taken to over \u00a3151,550.<\/p>\n
This year, the chosen charities are Llamau, Maggie\u2019s and Young Lives vs Cancer Cymru.<\/p>\n
Llamau is a leading charity in Wales supporting homeless young people and women affected by domestic abuse. The charity assists those in need by offering them safe accommodation and support to develop the necessary skills and confidence to live independently and get back into education, access training or gain employment.\u00a0 The charity supports more than 10,000 people annually through a wide range of support services.<\/p>\n
Maggie\u2019s offers free, professional support to people with cancer and their families, and has centres across the UK where individuals can seek help on anything from treatment side effects to finances and join groups and classes. In South Wales, the charity\u2019s centres can be found in Whitchurch, Cardiff and Swansea.<\/p>\n
Young Lives vs Cancer is a national charity helping children and young people diagnosed with cancer. The charity assists patients and their families by offering a range of support services, financial grants and free places called Homes from Home where families can stay while their child is going through treatment.<\/p>\n
Gemma Clissett, regional partnerships director at Lovell, said: \u201cThis golf day is particularly special as the 30th one we\u2019ve hosted, and I\u2019d like to thank everyone who took part for helping us raise such a fantastic amount for Llamau, Maggie\u2019s and Young Lives vs Cancer Cymru. The work these charities do is so vital to the people of Wales, and we are honoured to have supported them.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo have raised over \u00a3151,550 at our golf days over the last three decades is a huge accomplishment and something we are incredibly proud of. We understand the role we play in the community, providing not just new homes but offering support to local people and charities wherever possible, and are always on the lookout for more ways in which we can make a real difference.\u201d<\/p>\n
Denise Kennedy, Corporate Partnership Manager at Llamau, said: \u201cCongratulations to Lovell on their 30th charity golf day! Thank you to the Lovell team and all the golfers and supporting companies that have taken part and raised funds this year to benefit the chosen charities. Lovell is a very valued partner and we enormously appreciate their continued support.\u201d<\/p>\n
Rachael Davies, Fundraising Manager at Maggie\u2019s, added: \u201cA huge thank you to Lovell from all of us at Maggie\u2019s for choosing us as one of the benefitting charities of the golf day this year. We are so grateful to be part of such a wonderful event that not only raises much needed funds but has also raised awareness of Maggie\u2019s in our local community. Every penny donated directly supports people living with cancer and their family and friends in South Wales. Thank you.\u201d<\/p>\n
Tania Ansell, Fundraising Engagement Manager South & Mid Wales and Herefordshire at Young Lives vs Cancer Cymru, said: \u201cWe are incredibly grateful to Lovell for choosing Young Lives vs Cancer Cymru for this special anniversary golf event. Every day, on average, 12 children and young people receive the devastating news that they have cancer. The average cost of cancer to a family with a child with cancer is \u00a3750 a month.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith the help of Lovell\u2019s generous donation from this fantastic event, we are able to support another 40 children, young people and their families here in Wales. We can give the immediate financial grant that they so desperately need. A huge thank you to Lovell and to all that took part and donated on the day. We are powered by the kindness of our supporters.\u201d<\/p>\n
To see more of the Lovell charity golf day, head to YouTube at https:\/\/youtu.be\/KNlI-0QBnvg?si=_IoSNtSlN0mzyr9R<\/a>.<\/p>\n Lovell is a leading provider of partnership housing and has been building communities for over 50 years. For more information, visit https:\/\/corporate.lovell.co.uk\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n To find out more about Llamau, Maggie\u2019s and Young Lives vs Cancer, visit https:\/\/www.llamau.org.uk\/<\/a>, https:\/\/www.maggies.org\/<\/a> and https:\/\/www.younglivesvscancer.org.uk\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n Companies who participated in the charity golf day include WDL Contracting, JLS Electrical Services, QDL Contractors, Spartan Scaffolding, TW Group, Donaldson Timber Engineering, New Homes Flooring, AM Brickwork Contractors, CPI Euromix, Atkin Trade, Taylor Maxwell, CM Utilities, Encon, Churngold Construction, Hays, PartB, Services 360, Advanced Carpentry Solutions, Advanced Heating Wales, Shakespeare Martineau, KW Bell, Downie Drywall Systems, NTJ, E&H Drylining, PL Scaffolding Solutions, Your Electrical, MKM Building Supplies, TPS Roofing, Neal Remediation, Darlington Bros Roofing Services, Craftsman Flooring, Plant Hire and Vale Consultancy.<\/p>\n