We know that golf changes the lives of children, and your legacy can help to make a lasting difference for the next generation.
Any gift, however large or small, makes a huge difference to our work. It allows us to plan and commit to introducing more young people to golf and, using golf as the vehicle, to teach and develop their set of mental toughness tools to help manage life through school, at home and into adulthood.
Golf is a game for life — and a gift in your will means that more young people will have the chance to discover that for themselves. Whether it's a child swinging a club for the first time in a school session, a junior competing in their first GolfSixes League match, or a teenager building the confidence to carry their mental toughness skills beyond the fairway, your legacy makes those moments possible.
We know that leaving a gift in your will is an incredibly important decision, and we are here to answer any questions you may have. If you have already remembered us in your will, we would love to hear from you — not only does it help us plan for the future, it also means we can thank you properly for your kindness and support.
A LASTING LEGACY: TIM BEBB, WORPLESDON GC
Tim Bebb was a 100%, wholly committed golfer, who grew up near the 14th green tee at Worplesdon Golf Club in Surrey. Tim was one of the first generation of children to receive golf coaching in school delivered by the Golf Foundation, the charity set up in 1952 by three-times Open champion Sir Henry Cotton and his friends. The experience gave Tim his first taste of golf and from that moment his passion for the game only grew. He would become a life-time member at Worplesdon GC and long-standing member of The R&A, he played in many of the prestigious amateur tournaments and became a popular Secretary of the historic Moles Golfing Society. Tim’s involvement in golf was marked by his love of the game, and part of his legacy included the gift he made in his Will to the Golf Foundation, the charity from which it all began.
THE DIFFERENCE YOU COULD MAKE
In recent times we have been involved in some hugely impactful work, including:
• ’GolfSixes League’ encourages beginner young players, played in mixed teams of six over six holes; golf clubs are meeting neighbouring clubs in regular league matches. It is all about fun, building confidence and creating a sense of belonging within clubs. In 2023, more than 618 golf clubs in GB&I took part, with over 8,000 young people playing.
• Championed by our charity’s President Nick Dougherty, we recently launched our mental toughness programme ‘Unleash Your Drive in Schools’ to build confidence in young people. Our six-week programme encompasses nine mental toughness tools (i.e. improving focus, emotional control, positive thinking) to help prepare children for the many challenges that life throws their way, as well as helping in golf games of course.
• In the wider community, we fund outreach projects in areas of social deprivation and support groups that encourage youngsters with disabilities to be active. Working with underserved communities in Birmingham for the past 3 years as part of the largest Holiday and Activity Food programme in the country, we have introduced over 1,700 young people to golf – 82% eligible for free school meals.
If you wish to support the Golf Foundation with a gift in your Will, please let your legal professional know your wishes. Here are the details you need to know about us:
ADDRESS
The Golf Foundation, Ambition Broxbourne Business Centre, Pindar Road, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire EN11 0FJ
CHARITY NUMBERS
Registration Number: 519615
Registered Charity Number: 285917
Scottish Charity Number: SCO49780
We know that leaving a gift in your Will is an incredibly important decision, and we are here to answer any questions you may have. If you have already remembered us in your Will, we’d love to hear from you. Not only will this help us make plans for the future, it also means we can thank you properly for your support. All information is held in strict confidence, and is not legally binding.
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