A charity golf day has been hailed as a huge hit, after generous punters helped raise nearly £4,000 for worthy cause.

The popular event held by acclaimed Bedfordshire based charity CHUMS - who provide mental health and emotional wellbeing service for children and young people - was a huge hit.

Despite heatwave temperatures at the renowned Bedfordshire Golf Club, the day helped raise vital cash to help boost CHUMS services, including providing therapeutic support for adults and children in a variety of ways.

Raymond James branch principal Faye Silver, whose Hitchin-based wealth management firm were the main sponsors of the event, told Nub News: "We were delighted to be asked to support the CHUMS Charity Golf Day.

"Despite the soaring temperatures, the event was a great success and there was opportunity to participate even if you were not a golfer.

"The organisers ensured we were fed and watered all day and had an exceptionally generous range of raffle prizes on offer.

"This was my first golf day experience and I am looking forward to the next event in April 2024, hopefully with an improved swing."

CHUMS ethos is to support the family as a whole wherever possible and their multi-disciplinary clinical team are all qualified and experienced clinicians.

Many CHUMS staff are experienced in more than one area of the service and some have lived experience. CHUMS inspirational staff have a passion for making a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families - with CHUMS supported by an amazing group of volunteers who enhance the services we deliver and reflect the communities they serve.

CHUMS charity director Nik Demetriades spoke to Nub News, adding: "We're still waiting for final totals from the event, but it looks like we've raised £3,700 from the day, which we're absolutely delighted with.

"Funds raised from the event will go to supporting our mental health and emotional wellbeing services in Luton, Beds and Herts.

"A big thank you to everyone who took part, including our sponsors."

Big-hearted punters backing the brilliant CHUMS charity enjoying a cool drink during their round on one of the hottest days of the year. CREDIT: CHUMS

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CHUMS Charity supports a number of local services in Luton, across Bedfordshire and further afield, which rely wholly on charitable funds.

With the help of CHUMS Charity and the contribution of so many different supporters in the local community, the charity aids many local causes, including the following:

The Trauma Service – Bereavement and Non-Bereavement Trauma (sexual abuse and witness to domestic violence)

The Bedfordshire Suicide Bereavement Service (BSBS) – supporting families in the devastating aftermath of a suicide death

The Recreational Therapeutic Service supporting young people who can't readily engage in 1:1 talking therapies, via football and music programmes

The Babyloss Bereavement Service – supporting families when a baby dies before, at or soon after birth

The Disability Friendship Scheme in Luton – offering a safe social space on a Friday evening to youngsters with learning and/or physical disabilities.

For more information on CHUMS click here