Autism Jersey’s annual Golf Day, sponsored by JT, raised a record-breaking £28,000 which will go towards building the island’s first purpose-built centre for people and families living with autism.

Founding chairman Philip Le Claire (pictured) returned to the charity earlier this year after being appointed as Project Manager: Residential and Centre Development. The new position was developed to help drive the development of services provided by Autism Jersey.

At the time, Chairman Nick Winsor explained: "Our vision is to have a Centre for Autism and a range of residential accommodation which caters to the needs of people on the autism spectrum. I am very pleased to welcome Philip back to Autism Jersey to help make this become a reality."

The Golf Day – the most important event on Autism Jersey’s fundraising calendar – was held at La Moye on 10 August, with a total of 23 local teams taking part.  Continuum, led by Captain Dan Hare, were the winning team.

Pictured: The Continuum team, lead by Dan Hare (pictured left) won the Golf Day.

Nick Winsor, the Chairman of Autism Jersey, said: “Once again, the Autism Jersey Golf Day was a great community event which raised a record breaking £28,000 pounds.

"This will help us achieve our long-term goal of providing a permanent home for Autism Jersey and a hub from which to provide community-based services. I would like to make a special mention of the sponsor for the day, JT, whose continuous contribution is having a positive impact on the lives of autistic Islanders.”

Daragh McDermott, Director for Corporate Affairs at JT, commented: “I’ve been involved with Autism Jersey for many years now and I’ve seen first hand the fantastic support the charity provides to many individauls and families. JT is delighted to play whatever part we can to help raise awareness and fund the great work they do, it’s something we are very proud of.

"The Golf Day itself was, as always, filled with a combination of friendly rivalry and some great golf. I’d like to thank everyone who helped to make the day happen, in particular all those that participated and congratulations to Continuum for their very well-deserved victory.”