Ramsdale Park Golf Centre in Calverton, Nottingham, is proud to announce the results of its 2023 charity fundraising efforts, which have set a new benchmark in the club’s longstanding commitment to supporting the local community.
In a year filled with generosity and dedication, Ramsdale Park Golf Centre has raised a grand total of £40,000 for its chosen charities, Maggie’s Cancer Care and Emmanuel House in Nottingham – split evenly. This remarkable figure included an impressive sum of more than £10,000 raised within the first three months of the year, and a charity voyage to Everest Base Camp for the Club Captain.
The 2023 Club Captain’s charities benefitting from the fundraising are Maggie’s Cancer Care, a local cancer and family support group, and Emmanuel House, a shelter for the homeless located in the Nottingham area.
Speaking on the club’s record-breaking fundraising, General Manager, Theresa Plimmer, commented: “The club’s commitment to local charities is deeply ingrained in our culture. It’s heartwarming to see our members and staff come together with such enthusiasm and generosity. We’re so proud that the efforts made make a meaningful impact on the lives of those in need.”
The funds for this year’s charity initiatives were raised through various engaging events and activities, showcasing the club’s creativity and determination to make a difference. The annual charity golf day raised an impressive £12,000 thanks in part to a silent auction and donations throughout the day. Plimmer and numerous members participated in a ‘Sleepout’ in January, raising more than £4,500 to help build a 20-bed homeless shelter with Emmanuel House and continue to grow awareness about the challenges of homelessness.
Further fundraising events included a ‘Firewalk’ in February, during which participants walked across hot coals to raise £6,000 for Maggie’s Cancer Care. Club Captain, Sacin Kanaiya also embarked on an extraordinary journey, hiking to Everest Base Camp to raise further funds for the causes.
Additionally, regular fundraising strategies, such as football cards, charity golf days, raffles, and various other events, proved to be successful in generating support. The club’s diverse sections, including men, ladies, and seniors, united in their efforts, highlighting the strong sense of community that Ramsdale Park Golf Centre fosters.
With a rich history of charitable contributions dating back to the mid-1990s, Ramsdale Park introduced an annual charity event in 2004. Since that time, the club has raised close to £300,000 in support of local causes in Nottinghamshire.
The club has a charitable committee appointed to spearhead and maximise the effectiveness of all fundraising activities, led by the club President, General Manager, Club Captain, Treasurer, and two other dedicated members.
Ramsdale Park Golf Centre, part of BGL Golf, handed over cheques to Maggie’s Cancer Care and Emmanuel House during a presentation evening held in mid-November in the clubhouse. Two cheques for £15,000 were handed over on the night, with the further £10,000 already having been distributed earlier in the year.
For more information on Ramsdale Park Golf Centre, email info@ramsdaleparkgc.co.uk or call 0115 9655 600.
