Golfers Support Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity

A Golf Day held by Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity has raised just under £10,000 to support young children with cerebral palsy and other motor learning impairments.

Held at Mannings Heath Golf Club in West Sussex, the event brought together local businesses, supporters and community groups for a day of golf, fundraising and networking.

The money raised will help the charity move closer to its 25th anniversary goal of supporting an additional 25 children and families across the Southeast.

Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity provides specialist early intervention services for children under five with cerebral palsy and other motor learning impairments. Its support includes physiotherapy, conductive education, speech and language therapy, music therapy, swim therapy and family outreach services.

All of these are provided free of charge to families.  However, as the charity receives no statutory funding, it relies on donations, fundraising events, corporate partnerships and community support to continue its vital work.

“We are absolutely thrilled to have raised just under £10,000 from our Golf Day,” said Sophie-Marie Barriball, Community Fundraiser at Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity.

“It was such a brilliant day, and we are so grateful to everyone who joined us, sponsored the event, donated prizes or supported us in any way.

“As we celebrate our 25th anniversary year, we are aiming to reach 25 more children and families who urgently need access to specialist early intervention. Every pound raised through events like this helps us continue providing life-changing support, free of charge, to families.”

The funds raised will help Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity continue supporting children to develop vital skills, build confidence and work towards milestones that can transform their everyday lives.

For many of the children supported by the charity, progress can mean taking a first step, sitting independently, improving communication, building strength and mobility, or gaining the confidence to participate more fully in family and community life.

As demand for the charity’s services continues to grow, fundraising events like the Golf Day play a crucial role in ensuring more children and families can access the specialist support they need.

For further information about Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity, or to find out how to support its 25th anniversary fundraising campaign, visit www.dvlcc.org.uk