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Moor Hall golf day raises over £20,000 for BLESMA

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Fundraisers teed up a £20k plus charity donation at a recent Sutton Coldfield event. The Moor Hall Golf Day for BLESMA brought together 104 golfers for a special day of golf and fundraising.

The charity day has raised an incredible £20,655.64 for BLESMA – the Limbless Veterans (formerly the British Limbless Ex-Servicemen’s Association) – with further donations expected to increase the final total.

Held on September 29, the event united golfers, veterans, supporters and local businesses at the club. It was organised by a team with close personal links to the Armed Forces and to BLESMA’s work supporting injured veterans.

A golf day close to the organisers’ hearts

Several organisers have served in the Armed Forces and lost friends and comrades in recent conflicts. They understand only too well the importance of BLESMA’s work to support injured veterans.

Their fundraising began last year when a team completed the Three Peaks Challenge, raising more than £5,000. This year, they set themselves an even bigger challenge – staging their first charity golf day in just three months.

104 golfers swing in

With Moor Hall’s course in superb condition and the weather playing its part, 104 enthusiastic competitors – including nine BLESMA members – enjoyed a fantastic day. The event included on-course challenges and Beat the Professional, followed by excellent food and hospitality in the clubhouse and a hugely successful evening of fundraising.

A big thank-you to supporters

Alex Trigg, one of the organisers, a Moor Hall member and a Veteran, said: “We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who made the day possible – our players, sponsors, donors, volunteers and everyone who gave so generously.

“We are also incredibly grateful to Moor Hall Golf Club and its members. The response throughout the day was overwhelming and has given us a wonderful foundation to build on for the future.”

Building a lasting partnership

The organisers now hope the Moor Hall Golf Day will mark the beginning of a lasting relationship between BLESMA and Moor Hall Golf Club, supporting the charity’s work for limbless veterans for years to come.

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Hygiene kits to support vulnerable women and girls

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In a powerful show of community support, Amazon in Sutton Coldfield has donated 1,200 hygiene kits to Soroptimist International of Sutton Coldfield – a gesture that bolsters the charity’s ongoing Standing Up for Women and Girls initiative.

This generous contribution will deliver essential hygiene products to local women and girls facing hardship, ensuring they have access to basic dignity and care during difficult times.

Supporting women throught community action

Soroptimist International of Sutton Coldfield is part of a global network of volunteers dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls through education, empowerment, and grassroots community action. The Standing Up for Women and Girls programme provides practical, hands-on support—including access to hygiene essentials—for those navigating challenging circumstances.

Employee-led donation makes a difference

Mya Vadan, an employee at Amazon’s Sutton Coldfield fulfilment centre who helped coordinate the donation, said:
“We’re delighted to support Soroptimist International of Sutton Coldfield and the incredible work they do for women and girls in our community. We hope these hygiene kits will bring real comfort to those who need them most.”

Bożena Benton, from Soroptimist International of Sutton Coldfield, added:
“On behalf of our team, thank you to Amazon for this generous donation. Access to basic hygiene products can transform the lives of women and girls in crisis, and these kits will allow us to continue our vital work across the local area. It was also a pleasure to visit the fulfilment centre and meet the dedicated team behind this donation.”

A boader commitment to UK communities

This donation is just one example of how Amazon supports local communities through employee volunteering and charitable giving.

Amazon also co-founded the Multibank initiative with former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown. The West Midlands Multibank, launched this year in partnership with Birmingham Voluntary Service Council (BVSC), has already redistributed more than 12 million surplus goods to over 800,000 families across Wales, Scotland, Greater Manchester, London, Tees Valley, and Birmingham. This year alone, the Multibank expects to deliver 1 million orders to families nationwide.