NHS charity raises vital funds in fifth annual golf day
Posted: 24 June 2026
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust’s Better Lives charity raised over £10,000 at its fifth annual golf day.
The funds raised from the event will go towards supporting additional activities for patients and carers across the Care Trust’s mental health, learning disability, community and children’s services that sit outside of its core NHS provision.
Claire Blamires, Community Fundraiser said: “We’re really pleased to share that a fantastic £10,188 was raised this year to go back into supporting people from Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven, who access our services.
“This tournament wouldn’t have been possible without the support of local businesses coming together, including our headline sponsor Whitaker and Leach and our hosts, Natalie and Jack from Shipley Golf Club. We’d also like to thank our sponsors MHA Architecture and The Yorkshire Clinic, our tee marker sponsors Environmental Essentials, P+HS Architects, Cube Electrical, Watsons Building Services and JA Richardson Electrical. And finally, a big thank you to Queensland Bakery Co. and Brakes for donating refreshments and goody bags for our teams to enjoy.”
A brilliant 18 teams took part and this year’s winners were the ‘FORE boys’ – Kieron Cassidy, James Lord, Luke Hallinan and Damon Ambler.
The charity’s next fundraising event is the annual Bradford Dragon Boat Race, taking place on Sunday 5 July at Roberts Park in Saltaire. Email betterlivescharity@bdct.nhs.uk for more information.