Wrag Barn Golf Day raises over £10,000 for adults with learning disabilities

THIS year’s annual Wrag Barn Charity Golf Day in Highworth has raised over £10,000 for Hft, a charity that supports adults with learning disabilities to live the best life possible, the way they choose.

The annual fundraising event took place last recently and saw golfers enjoy an 18-hole course, a brunch put on by Wrag Barn Golf Club, and an auction and raffle, all with the purpose of raising money for the learning disability charity.

In total, £10,467 was raised to support adults with learning disabilities, contributing to a total of around £200,000 that has been raised from the event across 33 years.

The funds raised this year will go towards three projects across Hft, including the completion of a well-being centre in Bristol, and the completion of a sensory room and summer house in Cornwall.

The money will also support the development of a new Voices to be Heard group in Gloucestershire, which enables the people supported by Hft to shape their own support, exercise more control over their lives, and experience greater levels of inclusion, independence and choice.

Emma Macdonald, Community Fundraising Manager at Hft, said:

“We would like to give our heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended the 33rd Wrag Barn Golf Day in aid of Hft. The support you have given to create life-changing opportunities for the amazing people we support and our fantastic colleagues delivering their vital care is truly appreciated.

“I would like to extend a special thanks to Wrag Barn Golf Club for hosting the event, and our sponsors, Haines Watts Swindon.”

This is the third year in a row that the accountancy firm has sponsored the event that is very close to the hearts of everyone involved.

Martin Gurney, Partner at Haines Watts, said:

“We fully support the mission and values of Hft. Their dedication to supporting their clients is admirable and we are glad we can partner with them and Wrag Barn to truly make a difference.”

Wrag Barn Golf Club was built in 1990 by James and Suzanne Manners who had four children: Tim, Richard, Kate, and Caroline, who had a learning disability. After James and Suzanne stepped back from the running of the club, Ros and Christopher Cliff, two supporters who were already engaged in the day, were happy to take over and continue to attend the annual fundraising event.

If you would like to get involved with fundraising for Hft, visit their website at: https://www.hft.org.uk/.