Rochford Hundred Golf Club Ladies tee up success for Southend RNLI
The Ladies’ Section of Rochford Hundred Golf Club has demonstrated that their drive extends far beyond the fairway, raising an impressive £3,586 for Southend-on-Sea RNLI Lifeboat Station.
The substantial donation was the culmination of a year of dedicated fundraising led by the 2025 Ladies Captain, Sue Proctor. Starting the year as ladies captain, Sue selected Southend RNLI Lifeboat as her designated charity of the year, a cause close to the hearts of the local coastal community.
A year of community effort. The funds were raised through a diverse calendar of social and competitive events held at the historic club. Proving that teamwork happens both on and off the course, members participated in traditional card games, Bridge afternoons and Whist drives. Green-fingered contributions with seasonal plant sales. Generous giving with personal donations and other fundraising initiatives throughout the 2025 season.
Rochford Hundred 2025 ladies captain Sue Proctor said: ‘I chose RNLI as my Lady Captain’s charity in 2025 as my mother’s family had always been big supporters and my family grew up spending summers on the beach and visiting the lifeboat station at the end of the pier.
‘The money raised was, in part, due to various ladies’ hard work, organising charity whist drives, book sales, plant sales and bridge. This was in addition to my Charity Open day where 22 ladies’ teams took part.’
Southend RNLI volunteer Tony Clarke was invited to Rochford Hundred Golf Club recently to formally accept the donation on behalf of Southend RNLI.
Southend RNLI volunteer Fundraising Chair Tony Clarke said: ‘It was an honour being invited the historic golf club. The ladies have raised incredible funds for our lifeboat station which will go towards personal protection equipment and training enabling our volunteers to continue saving lives here in our part of the Thames Estuary.'
Established in 1893, Rochford Hundred Golf Club is a premier parkland course in Essex, known for its historic clubhouse and vibrant membership. The Ladies’ section is an active part of the club, hosting various sporting and social events year-round.
The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. Southend-on-Sea RNLI is one of the busiest coastal lifeboat stations, operated by dedicated volunteers who provide 24-hour search and rescue services.
For further information please contact:
- Nigel Gilchrist. Lifeboat Press Officer at Southend-on-Sea RNLI [email protected] or 07765875300
- Jess Curtis RNLI Regional Communications Manager – South East, [email protected]
- For enquiries outside normal business hours, contact the RNLI duty press officer on 01202 336789
Notes to Editors:
- Southend RNLI is one of the busiest coastal stations across the UK and Republic of Ireland.
- Southend RNLI cover approximately fifteen miles of shore from Shoeburyness to Canvey and beyond.
- For more information, please visit: https://rnli.org/find-my-nearest/lifeboat-stations/southend-on-sea-lifeboat-station
For more information, please visit the RNLI website or Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. News releases, videos and photos are available on the RNLI News Centre.
Key facts about the RNLI
The RNLI charity saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts. The RNLI operates over 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and, in a normal year, more than 240 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK and Channel Islands. The RNLI is independent of Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service.
Key facts about the RNLI
The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts. The RNLI operates 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and more than 240 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK and Channel Islands. The RNLI is independent of Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 146,700 lives.
Learn more about the RNLI
For more information please visit the RNLI website or Facebook, TikTok and YouTube. News releases, videos and photos are available on the News Centre.
Contacting the RNLI - public enquiries
Members of the public may contact the RNLI on 0300 300 9990 (UK) or 1800 991802 (Ireland) or by email.