Homebuilder Lovell has raised more than £12,000 for a homelessness charity by holding a fundraising golf day.
The event was held on Thursday 5 September at Ramside Hall in Carrville, County Durham, in aid of Oasis Community Housing which helps homeless people and works to prevent homelessness across the north east and south east of England.
The north east region of Lovell became a partner sponsor of the charity last year.
Phil Jones, Head of Land and Partnerships for Lovell, said: “Oasis Community Housing does incredible work in this region and beyond to help people who are at risk of or enduring homelessness. There are many reasons why people find themselves facing such a terrible situation and this incredibly worthwhile organisation is there to help.
“We are happy to support Oasis Community Housing again this year and our golf event was an especially fun way to do it. There were a range of activities, and it was a great chance for our staff and suppliers to get together.
“We are glad to have raised thousands for the cause with our successful golf event and we know that the money will be put to very good use.”
Oasis Community Housing has been running for 40 years. Over the past year it has supported more than 1,300 people. More than 230 individuals and families were housed in its Home 24/7 supported accommodation, while its Basis drop-ins provided 1,245 hot showers and helped people rough sleeping or in housing crises on 5,278 occasions. And 87 per cent of women helped by its Empower domestic abuse team said they felt safer afterwards.
The golf day raised £12,115 including £8,500 in booking fees alone. The event was booked up in advance and attracted 88 players who made up 22 teams.
Those attending included representatives from Lovell and Oasis Community Housing, contractors and suppliers from the construction industry as well as guests and partners.
The day included a Stableford competition as well as prizes for closest to the pin, longest drive and putting. A ‘beat the pro’ challenge had a prize of a Mini for the weekend.
Presentations took place at the end of the day alongside a barbecue.
Extra funds were raised for the cause with a raffle featuring a range of prizes including golf vouchers for courses across the north east.
Last year the north east region of Lovell raised over £15,000 for Oasis Community Housing and its 2023 golf day contributed more than £10,000 of that total.
