Charity golf day raises over £5,000 for SW MS Centre

More than £5,000 was raised at a charity golf day held in aid of the South West Multiple Sclerosis Centre.

The event, organised and sponsored by Thomas Westcott Chartered Accountants and Thomas Westcott Business Recovery, saw teams of the firm's clients and professional contacts battle it out at Teignmouth Golf Club.

In all £5,365 was raised through a combination of entry fees, fun golf-themed events, raffles and an auction.

As in previous years all the money was donated to the South West MS Centre in Clyst Heath, Exeter.

Steve Cresswell, partner and also head of the charities team at Thomas Westcott, said: "It was lovely to see so many of our contacts and clients turning out to support such a fantastic cause and raise so much money.

"We actually beat last year's collection total by over £1,000 which is a tremendous achievement and will go a long way to helping the MS Centre's day to day running costs."

He added: "Thomas Westcott would like to thank all of the sponsors and players for their involvement in the day and for their contribution to this magnificent sum raised for the charity."

Paul O'Hara, chairman of the trustees for the South West MS Centre, said: "For over a decade now Thomas Westcott has supported our activities and helped to turn the annual charity golf competition into the successful event it is today.

"It is events such as this and many others that take place throughout the year that enable us to continue to deliver invaluable therapy sessions that help so many people with MS and other chronic conditions in the South West."