Preston Insurance Brokers hit a hole in one for charity
10th July 2023
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The annual Preston Insurance Brokers’ Golf Day raises thousands for two local charities.
At the end of June, local insurance company Preston Insurance Brokers bought the local business community together at Mid Sussex Golf Club for a fantastic golf day. The day was in aid of two local charities, Rockinghorse Children’s Charity, which is Brighton-based and has been supporting children in Sussex for over 50 years.
Rockinghorse Children’s Charity was set up in 1967 by Dr Trevor Mann as the official fundraising arm of the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital in Brighton.
It raises money to provide life-saving medical equipment and additional services with the aim of improving the lives of sick children throughout Sussex.
The day was also in support of the Calzy Foundation. Impacted by the loss of Cal Stuart in January 2021 to suicide, the Calzy Foundation is the voice of a young generation who have been deeply affected by the mental health crisis.
The foundation is currently championing the cause for a dedicated three digit number to help young people fighting depression, anxiety and mental health issues. This dedicated number, supported by a trained and skilled peer group, will save lives.
Both charities are very close to Noel Preston, founder of Preston Insurance Brokers, and after hearing from Amanda Hetherington, of Rockinghorse, and heart-felt talk from Alan Stuart, Cal Stuart’s father, a raffle, auction and team fees during golf event raised £3,500 to be split between the two charities.
It was a truly fantastic day, run superbly by Toby Graves, founder of TPG Sports Events.
The golf course was in great condition and credit to the team at Mid Sussex GC.
Noel said: “Our local business community is always so massively supportive. It is credit to them that our golf day has helped fund over a weeks worth of Rockinghorse Children’s Charity new specialist psychological support service for children and their families coping with a child’s diagnosis, such as cancer and will also provide Mental Health First Response training for up to 20 young people through the Calzy Foundation.
“I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who contributed to the day, it meant so much to me and the Charities involved.”
To find out more about Preston Insurance Brokers:
www.prestoninsurancebrokers.co.uk
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