Wellow Golf Club has closed its 2025 fundraising drive for Alfie’s Wish with a total of £11,850, marking one of the club’s most successful charity campaigns in recent years. The Hampshire-based club selected the terminal illness support charity as its primary beneficiary after members voted unanimously in April 2025.
The campaign launched with the Alfie’s Wish Golf Day on April 26, co-organised by junior organiser Neil Brading and club captain Jamie Hughes. The event drew 112 participants and featured a hole-in-one prize: a high-end electric bike donated by Mark 2 Ebikes of Romsey. The Juniors’ Section also ran sweepstakes linked to The Masters and Open Championship, netting £840 in side bets.
Key Points
- ✅ £11,850 raised in 2025 for Alfie’s Wish through member-led initiatives
- ⚡ Golf Day on April 26 kickstarted 12 months of fundraising across all sections
- 💡 Alfie’s Wish co-founder Charlotte Butler accepted the final cheque in February
Ladies’ captain Sarah Hornby led a fashion show in June that raised £1,250, blending community participation with high-street retail partnerships. The Seniors’ Section, captained by Peter Taylor, contributed £2,100 via competition entry fees, including a dedicated Charity Cup, and a “Beat the Captain” nearest-the-pin challenge that drew 47 entries.
| Fundraising Vehicle | Section | Amount Raised |
|---|---|---|
| Charity Cup & Challenges | Seniors | £2,100 |
| Fashion Show | Ladies | £1,250 |
| Sweepstakes | Juniors | £840 |
| Donation Tubs & Fines | Men’s Away Weekend | £3,420 |
| Golf Day Entry Fees | All Sections | £4,240 |
Spontaneous donations poured in through clubhouse tubs, while light-hearted fines during the Men’s Captains’ away weekend in Dorset added £3,420—including £180 for “excessive laughter during the raffle.” Charlotte Butler, co-founder of Alfie’s Wish, visited the club on February 12 to accept the final cheque and meet members. The visit included a tour of the course and a heartfelt speech from Butler, whose charity supports families of children with life-limiting conditions.
💡 Pro Tip
Clubs looking to replicate Wellow’s success should assign clear fundraising roles to each section and set staggered deadlines to maintain momentum throughout the year.
Looking ahead, Wellow Golf Club will continue its support for Alfie’s Wish in 2026 through its Junior Section. The annual Alfie’s Wish Golf Day is scheduled for May 1, with 120 places already reserved. In a bold follow-up, Junior captain Sofia Ramon Lewis and former club captain Jamie Hughes will abseil 170 metres down Portsmouth’s Spinnaker Tower on July 12 to raise additional funds. The club has also announced Naomi House Children’s Hospice as its 2026 charity, with Men’s and Ladies’ captains pledging to raise £15,000 next year.
📋 By The Numbers
- 112 — Participants at the Alfie’s Wish Golf Day
- 180 — Minutes of laughter fined during the Men’s Captains’ away weekend
- 170m — Descent planned for the Spinnaker Tower abseil
Wellow Golf Club’s 2025 campaign underscores the power of community-driven fundraising, blending humour, competition, and genuine care. The club’s ability to mobilise every section—Juniors, Ladies, Seniors, and Men—demonstrates how shared purpose can outperform traditional charity drives.