Charity golf drive has fundraising off to a tee

A charity golf day has raised more than £14,000 for Preston North End Community and Education Trust (PNECET).

The annual event at Preston golf club was organised by the Trust and its principal partner FWP.

The day saw 18 teams take part, with more than 25 local businesses involved through sponsorships and participation. Teams from across the area – including a group of former Preston North End players – competed for top spot on the leaderboard.

The cash raised will support the life-enhancing work of PNECET across Preston and the surrounding areas, funding projects that tackle social isolation, promote mental and physical wellbeing, and improve access to education and employment opportunities.

Jack Mountain, Head of Fundraising at PNECET, said: “The charity golf day is always a highlight in our fundraising calendar, and we’re thrilled with the support we received this year.

“The generosity of our principal partner FWP, Preston Golf Club, and the many businesses involved has helped us raise a fantastic amount that will directly benefit our local community.”

Leading architecture, design and master planning practice FWP became the first-ever principal partner for PNECET last year.

The partnership has seen Preston-based FWP supporting the trust as it continues to deliver its important programmes in the community. The partnership also continues FWP’s strong association with the football club that stretches back 30 years.

David Robinson, managing director of FWP, said: “It was great to see so many local companies getting behind this year’s fundraising drive and we are very grateful for their support.

“PNECET works to enhance lives through its health and wellbeing support and to provide opportunities through accessible education and positive engagement.

“Its record of delivery is impressive, benefitting tens of thousands of local people and thanks to the efforts of everyone involved in what was a great day and event, the Trust will be able to do even more great work.”

CTC Automotive were crowned winners of the day, with Conlon Construction finishing as runners-up. Participants enjoyed a shotgun start, followed by a carvery dinner.

Planning is already underway for next year’s charity golf day, with further details to be shared in the coming months.

For information about future fundraising events or to get involved with PNECET by supporting their work, please contact Jack Mountain, Head of Fundraising at PNECET, via email – jack.mountain@pne.com.

FWP began its work on the redevelopment of Deepdale with designer, Ben Casey, in August 1994. That work is what created today’s stadium with its iconic 45-metre-high floodlight towers and lattice beams.

Founded in Preston in 1960, today FWP is involved in a host of multi-million-pound sports, leisure, health and cultural projects for a range of clients. Its work covers all aspects of construction, from project management to architecture and master planning services.

As well as Preston, it also has offices in Manchester and London and has grown into a creative force with a national reputation for excellence.

The business is also a strong supporter of grassroots sports locally and non-league football.

Away from sport and leisure, the practice works in all sectors of the construction industry including health, heritage and residential.