THE annual Sunbelt Rentals Charity Golf Day raised more than £36,000 for three charities.
Hosted at JCB Golf and Country Club, the event brought together customers, suppliers and colleagues for a day of friendly competition and fundraising.
The three charities, Green Corridor in London, APEX Scotland and the Midlands Air Ambulance, each received £12,000.
APEX Scotland has, for over 35 years, supported people with criminal convictions or at risk of committing offences by giving them the necessary skills to change their behaviour and lead fulfilling lives. The money will be used to support its Apex Foundation Programme in Edinburgh, which is focused on barrier removal and supporting people through mentoring and group work to help them gain and sustain employment.
Green Corridor works from specially created horticulture and catering facilities and helps young people with special educational needs and learning disabilities achieve qualifications, independence and confidence. It is planning to use the money to redesign and fit out a classroom to closely resemble a commercial kitchen, which will ease anxiety in learners as they transition into employment.
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity operates three air ambulance helicopters and a fleet of critical care cars serving the communities in Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, the West Midlands and Worcestershire. Since 1991, the charity has responded to more than 74,000 missions. Each air ambulance mission costs an average of £2,950 and the critical car care costs around £288 per call out, which means the £12,000 donation could save the lives of more than 10 people.
Phil Parker, CEO of Sunbelt Rentals, said, “I want to extend my appreciation to our colleagues, customers and suppliers for their generosity at this year’s event. Together, we’ve raised an impressive £36,000, which will undoubtedly make a significant impact on the lives of countless individuals and communities across the country.”
