£3.5k For RNLI

A GROUP of golfers have teed up success for Southend RNLI with a bug fundraising drive.
The Ladies’ Section of Rochford Hundred Golf Club raised £3,586m for the local lifesavers after a year of charitable events led by the 2025 Ladies Captain, Sue Proctor, who selected Southend RNLI Lifeboat as her designated charity of the year.
Ms Proctor said: “I chose RNLI as my Lady Captain’s charity in 2025 as my mother’s family had always been big supporters and my family grew up spending summers on the beach and visiting the lifeboat station at the end of the pier.”
The funds were raised through a diverse calendar of social and competitive events held at the historic club. Proving that teamwork happens both on and off the course, members participated in traditional card games, Bridge afternoons and Whist drives. Green-fingered contributions with seasonal plant sales. Generous giving with personal donations and other fundraising initiatives throughout the 2025 season.
Ms Proctor added: “The money raised was, in part, due to various ladies’ hard work, organising charity whist drives, book sales, plant sales and bridge. This was in addition to my Charity Open day where 22 ladies’ teams took part.”
Southend RNLI volunteer Fundraising Chair Tony Clarke was invited to Rochford Hundred Golf Club to formally accept the donation on behalf of Southend RNLI.
Mr Clarke said: “It was an honour being invited the historic golf club.
“The ladies have raised incredible funds for our lifeboat station which will go towards personal protection equipment and training enabling our volunteers to continue saving lives here in our part of the Thames Estuary.”
Established in 1893, Rochford Hundred Golf Club is a premier parkland course in Essex, known for its historic clubhouse and vibrant membership.
The Ladies’ section is an active part of the club, hosting various sporting and social events year-round.
Picture: 2025 captain Sue Proctor and some of the ladies with RNLI volunteer Tony Clarke. Pic: RNLI/Nigel Gilchrist
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