Generous golfers have taken to the tees to raise a record-breaking £13,092 during the Pear Tree Fund’s 10th annual golf day – taking the total raised over the past decade to more than £62,000.
The charity hosted its 2025 competition at Halesworth Golf in late August. More than 160 players took part to help raise the money, taking the total from all of the Pear Tree Fund’s golf days to £62,512.
The money will help the charity to support people who have been bereaved or have life-changing illnesses or long-term physical or mental health conditions, as well as their families or carers.
This includes providing a wide range of services such as information and support to help understand diagnosis, counselling, bereavement support and complementary treatments. The charity also offers social welfare advice, including benefits and support with finances, as well as support for families, children and young carers.
Juliette Weaver, volunteer community fundraiser with the charity, organised this year’s event. She said: “We are delighted that we raised such a fantastic sum which will make a real difference by making sure people can receive local support when they need it most.
“We are incredibly grateful to everyone who took part and to the businesses, volunteers and individuals who supported the event by donating raffle prizes or offering sponsorship. Particular thanks go to our patron, Lois Hunt, who hosted the event at Halesworth Golf, Hammond MG who offered a fantastic prize of a brand new MG3 car and photographer Denise Brady, who gave up her time to capture some special moments on and off the green.
“The funds raised not just this year, but also at our previous golf days, are already having a profound and lasting impact on the community we support, enabling us to help more local people as they navigate life-changing illness or bereavement. Our heartfelt thanks go to everyone who helped the day go with such a swing.”