News - MCW Groups Charity Day

MCW Group one of the regions leading IT solutions company held a charity Golf day to raise money for The children’s Society at Northop Country & Golf Club on Thursday 24th May. MCW Group has opted to support The children Society as their Charity of the Year and have pledged to raise over ten thousand pound for the Charity.

The Children’s Society is a unique charity and works within local communities with local needs and it is driven by a belief that every child deserves a good childhood. They know that not every child has access to this and so they work with over 50,000 children each year to help them reach their full potential. The Children’s Society campaigns, defends, safeguards and protects the childhood of all children. The Children’s Society aims to give every chance possible to make sure that children today have the opportunity to make their dreams possible. The Children’s Society wants all young people to have the choice in each and every aspect of their daily lives.

MCW Group are now over half way to their target of Ten Thousand pounds and the Charity Golf day went a long way in helping boost the fund. Companies from throughout the UK came to support the day such as Community Wind Power, Gelert, Rathbones, Liberty Properties, Watkin Jones, saplings nursery, John Davies accountants, Anixter and many more. In total there were 18 four ball teams taking part with the Winning team lead by Rupert Cade of Red Owl Training.

Managing Director Richard Morris Comments: ‘We were astounded by the generosity of everyone taking part in the golf day. Initially we anticipated around 10 teams to take part but the response was exceptional and to have 18 teams play on the day was a great success. Northop Golf club were excellent hosts for the day also and we would like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who participated in the day. We are now considering making the Charity Golf day an annual event for MCW Group.”

The line up for the day was arrival and registration at 11am followed by refreshments, with a chance to practice swings on the driving Range. Tee off times were between 12:45 – 1:45 with two teeing off. The evening consisted of a two course meal with a Raffle which raised over £400 and a game of Heads and Tales which raised in excess of £250. MCW Group and The children’s Society would like to thank everyone who took part in the day. If you would like further information on the next Charity Golf day being organised by MCW Group please contact Gemma Thomas on 01978 340347 .