Tewkesbury Park's golf members, have raised a substantial amount for two well-worthy charities; Help for Heroes and the James Hopkins Trust, have received £5,461 and £3,341 respectively.

Spearheading the fund-raising efforts was Tewkesbury Park Golf Club's Club Captain, Gavin Offord, who organised a charity golf day late last year. Members and friends were very generous, digging deep, to contribute through a series of initiatives including a raffle, auction, entry fees and sponsorship of the day.

Representatives from both charities visited the hotel for the presentation of their cheques. Ria Heap, community fundraiser and volunteer co-ordinator, for James Hopkins Trust, said; "We're extremely grateful, the £3,341 would be enough to cover care for three children for a year, and 30 respite sessions!"

Rhys Edwards, area fundraising manager - Wales, N.I & West Central, for Help for Heroes, said; "Thank you so much to Gavin, his team, all the players and Tewkesbury Park for this fantastic fundraised amount of £5,461. Help for Heroes believes that those who put their lives on the line for us, deserve a second chance at life. We provide lifetime support for the Armed Forces Community and are here to unleash the expert minds, skilled bodies and courageous hearts of Veterans and their Families."

The James Hopkins Trust was established in 1989, in order to provide care for babies and children up to the age of five who have a life limiting or life-threatening condition while supporting their families. Currently, they help support over 90 children in Gloucestershire.

Help for Heroes supports those with injuries and illnesses attributable to their service in the British Armed Forces, regardless of when the person served. Courses and activities aim to empower them to look beyond illness and injury, regain their purpose, reach their potential and have a positive impact on society. Support is provided through grants direct to Heroes and their families, grants to other charities and through four Help for Heroes Recovery Centres across the UK.

A recent study launched in January 2016 by Help for Heroes and King's College London found of the 750,000 men and women who served as Regulars between 1991 and 2014, at least 66,000 need long term support.