STAFF at a Crewe-based insurance firm swung into action with a charity golf day to support a cause close to their hearts.

The County Group drew 14 teams of golfers from across the region to a tournament staged at Wychwood Park Hotel and Golf Club in Crewe to boost funds for the mental health charity Mind.

A grand sum of £2,740 was raised which included a very generous bid at auction by Steve Smith, Managing Director from Guardian Insurance, for the prize of lessons with golf pro Ben Hallam.

Teams, comprising of more than 50 people from businesses such Kindertons Accident Management, GMS Group, Global Risk Partners and Rawlins Insurance, played 18 holes.

There were prizes for Beat the Pro, Nearest Pin, Longest Drive, Individual first, second and third and overall team winners. First were Guardian Insurance, second GMS Group and third, Kindertons Accident Management.

Alastair Christopherson, Group Managing Director, said: "Over the years the golf day has raised more than £40,000 for charities nominated by employees at our Crewe office.

"These efforts underline our mission statement of giving back to the community where we live and do business. It fosters team spirit and creates a sense of pride in working for a company that takes its corporate social responsibility seriously."

The event was postponed last year due to the pandemic, but the group MD added: "There was great enthusiasm to organise it and return to the fairways. Well done to all of our winners and thank you to everyone who attended the day."

The County Group is based on Crewe Business Park. For more information on insurance products see www.countyins.com