Winter Hill Golf Club, part of the Get Golfing CIO group, is extending its support for local charity partner The Brett Foundation by taking its services directly to the people who need them most.
While Winter Hill Golf Club has supported The Brett Foundation for nearly two years with free storage space and other initiatives, many of the individuals the charity helps are unable to travel to the club to take part in its activities. To bridge this gap, the club has decided to bring its hospitality to the heart of the community.
Throughout October, the Winter Hill Golf Club team has prepared, cooked, and served a specially designed two-course hot meal every Thursday evening for those supported by The Brett Foundation.
Lauren Webb, CEO of The Brett Foundation stated, “We would like to thank Winter Hill Golf Club for their generous support. Their commitment to providing hot meals throughout October is fantastic. “Our homeless community is already excited about the initiative and extremely grateful for this support. We are extremely thankful for everything the club is doing to support us.”
Emma Robinson, Director of Charities and Communities at Get Golfing CIO, said: “As a group, we are passionate about using our skills and resources to give something back to the community. Partnering with The Brett Foundation in this way means we can offer not just food, but warmth, dignity, and a sense of togetherness to those who need it most.”
James Lilletou, General Manager at Winter Hill Golf Club, added: “Being part of this initiative has been fantastic. Speaking to the attendees directly has brought home how life can change so quickly for people. I am proud to have been a part of this.”
The Brett Foundation works tirelessly to support vulnerable individuals and families across the region, providing food, shelter, and essential assistance. This new initiative underscores Winter Hill Golf Club’s commitment not only to the sport but also to the wider community.
Winter Hill Golf Club is part of Get Golfing CIO, a charity established to support golf clubs and their surrounding communities. By reinvesting surplus funds back into its venues, Get Golfing ensures golf remains affordable, accessible, and welcoming for all. Alongside providing high-quality playing experiences, the charity is committed to delivering community-focused programmes that promote health, wellbeing, and social connection — from youth engagement and schools outreach to family events, Memory Cafés, and charitable partnerships.
With a growing portfolio of much-loved venues across the South of England, Get Golfing CIO is dedicated to showing how golf can be a force for good both on and off the course.
Emma Robinson concluded by telling GBN, “We operate 13 golf clubs across the UK and are structured as a charitable organisation with a clear purpose: to improve lives through golf.
“All profits generated across our venues are reinvested back into our facilities and our charitable programmes. Our aim is to make golf accessible to all and to position each of our clubhouses as a genuine hub for the local community.
“A key part of my role is engaging directly with community groups, schools, women, people with disabilities, SEND groups, councils, and support services to reach individuals who may not otherwise have access to the game. One of our flagship initiatives is Fun, Food and Golf, a programme we fully fund. It provides free golf activities, fun sessions, and a hot meal for children from under-privileged backgrounds — many of whom are identified through our partnerships with local councils.
“We also run free family golf sessions, offer free Junior Memberships for under-18s, and host dedicated Grandparent Days to bring generations together.
“In addition, our clubs regularly host Community Cafés, Bereavement Cafés, Memory Cafés, and we make our spaces available free of charge for charities and support groups. Our mission is simple: to ensure our clubhouses are welcoming, inclusive, and beneficial to everyone in the community. And this is only a small part of what we do!”