Child exploitation charity is the captains’ choice

The captains of a Derbyshire golf club have chosen Safe and Sound as their charity of the year, with a programme of fundraising events planned.

Breadsall Priory Golf Club men’s captain Jeff Sedwell, ladies captain Sheila Bainbridge Gates and junior captain Jemima Abbott will all devote their fundraising this year to support the work of the specialist child exploitation charity.

Mrs Bainbridge Gates said: “As we approach the club’s 50th anniversary next year I am sure that the members will support our fundraising efforts even more over the coming months and we hope to raise a good amount for this very worthwhile local charity.”

Tracy Harrison, chief executive of Safe and Sound, said: “We are supported by a wide range of organisations and are honoured that the captains of this well-known golf club have chosen us as their charity this year.

“Members’ support will enable us to protect and support far more children, young people and their families across Derbyshire whose lives have been affected by child exploitation and enable them to move forward positively with their lives.”