Following the participation of 48 golfers in the RBA Wealth Management Annual Charity Golf Day at JCB Golf and Country Club on Thursday 27^th June, three charities will benefit from the events proceeds. The event, held in memory of the late Angela Fountain, raised over £70,000, which will be divided between The St. James's Place Charitable Foundation, Little Hearts Matter, and the Uttoxeter-based charity YESS.

This year's event brings the total funds raised by RBA Wealth Management’s Annual Charity Golf days to over £250,000. The money will support YESS, who offer support to people of all ages who require specialist therapeutic interventions to manage their emotional health and wellbeing. The St. James's Place Charitable Foundation, which supports smaller charities across the country and Little Hearts Matter, who are a national charity offering help to anyone affected by the diagnosis of single ventricle heart conditions.

Angela was a passionate advocate and fundraiser for Little Hearts Matter, having firsthand experience of their services through her daughter Ruby. It felt deeply meaningful to support them on this occasion in her memory.

“Our annual golf day is always a fantastic event, with challenging but fun competition on the fantastic JCB course,” said Andrew Hackney, Managing Director of RBA Wealth Management. “Most importantly, thanks to our golfers and sponsors, we were able to raise funds for good causes both locally, in our hometown of Uttoxeter, and internationally.”

The St. James's Place Foundation, the third-largest corporate foundation in the UK, has benefitted over 4,000 charities and more than 2 million people globally.

YESS is a mental health and wellbeing charity based in Uttoxeter, supporting adults and children throughout Staffordshire and the wider area. Our aim is to provide a safe space to help anyone improve their diverse mental health and wellbeing needs though a range of counselling and clinical therapy.

Over the last 12 years they have supported over 6,000 individuals with, in excess of 30,000 hours of therapy sessions. YESS is an organisational member of BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and NCPS (National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society.

“We are overwhelmed and extremely grateful to RBA Wealth Management’s support following their Charity Golf Day” said James Tye, Chair of the Board of Trustees. “Support at this level allows us to build on the service we provide and continue to deliver valuable sessions to those who need it most in our community.  Donations are a charity’s lifeblood and the generosity of RBA Wealth Management; their golfers and sponsors is fantastic.  We thank them all and look forward to strengthening our ties with them in the future.”

RBA would like to thank all of their generous sponsors, Lavin Printers, Octopus Investments, DPC Accountants, Pebble Associates, Bowcock & Pursaill, Employ Recruitment, RJS Solicitors, W. Burton & Son, Moorland Contract Group, Prism IT services, ACE Electrical Services, Ashley James Group, St. James's Place, Anthon Marlow, Philip Barnes & Co,  Emma Bridgewater, Brit Direct and Fashion Parade.

Jarred's team won this year, the competition on the course was fierce but good-humored. The winning team consisted of Jarred Wright, Giles Lang, Bob Swatton, and Scott Bulloch. Second place went to Elaine Croft, Byron Cowen, Darren Cooper and Christine Cooper.

Based on High Street, Uttoxeter, RBA Wealth Management has a long history of supporting good causes in the area and have a strong link with the Uttoxeter Lions and We Love Uttoxeter.

Andrew added: “Our golf day is a popular event that allows our friends and clients to meet up, network, and, of course, fundraise. We are fortunate to have local sponsors and the support of St. James's Place, which matches every penny raised on the day.”

If you would like to participate in next year’s golf event or make a donation, please contact Caroline Parker at 01889 568444 or caroline.parker@sjpp.co.uk.

RBA would like to thank everyone involved with the Annual Charity Golf Day for their continued support.