FBR & HIOWAA Charity Golf Day 2025: A Day of Sunshine, Swings & Support

Friday the 13th might be unlucky for some, but not for us! On Friday 13th June, FBR hosted its annual Charity Golf Day in support of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA) and it turned out to be an unforgettable day of sunshine, competition, and community spirit.

Held at the beautiful Bramshaw Golf Course, the event brought together 72 golfers from a fantastic mix of businesses, along with some well-known faces including Matt Ritchie, Guy Whittingham, Paul Jones, and Shane Long.

A Sunny Start with a Meaningful Message

The day teed off with networking, bacon rolls, and raffle ticket sales, creating a buzzing atmosphere from the very beginning. Before everyone hit the fairways, Natalie from HIOWAA delivered an insightful talk about the incredible work the charity does. Many were surprised to learn that HIOWAA is entirely publicly funded, a powerful reminder of just how important days like this really are.

The Venue: Bramshaw Golf Course

Bramshaw’s scenic fairways were in top condition, though some of us definitely found more rough than green. There were whispers of wild deer sightings… but most people were just startled by Jordan’s dramatic bunker meltdown on Hole 7. Between towering trees and sneaky bunkers, Bramshaw was the ideal course, beautiful, challenging, and perfect for blaming the terrain when your shot ended up in a different postcode.

The Results Are In…

Overall Individual Winner – Steve Ross – Buckland Developments
Team Winners – Buckland Developments
2nd Place Team – King and Drury
3rd Place Team – Vistry
Longest Drive – Marc Winteridge – Quayside Electrical
Nearest the Pin – Shane Long – Southampton F.C. Legend!
Beat the Pro – Murray Taylor – Steve Taylor Decorating

A huge well done to all the winners and even bigger cheers to everyone who took part!

The Charity Cause: Swinging for Good

Though the competition was fierce, the real winner was HIOWAA. After a hard-fought day under the sun, golfers returned to the clubhouse for a well-earned meal, before the raffle and live auction got underway.

We’re pleased to share that, through raffle tickets, the auction and generous donations, we raised £3,200, bringing us within touching distance of our £4,000 annual fundraising target for HIOWAA.
That’s enough to fund one life-saving emergency mission.
Thank you to everyone who gave so generously. Your support helps keep this vital, lifesaving service in the air.

On behalf of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance, our patients and those who love them, thank you for taking part in the FBR golf day. Your collective generosity has raised around enough to fund a life-saving mission. Wherever life takes you next, you can always be proud that you saved someone’s life that day- and as that person continues to make memories, they will always be grateful for your support.

Why This Charity is So Important to Us

Supporting HIOWAA resonates deeply with our company values and community focus for two key reasons:

• Safety and Emergency Response: The air ambulance service is directly connected to the construction industry’s emphasis on safety and emergency preparedness. Since construction projects often involve inherent risks, partnering with an organisation that provides life-saving services aligns perfectly with our commitment to the safety of workers and the wider community.
• Local Impact: Operating primarily in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, supporting a local charity with a clear regional focus strengthens our company’s ties to the community. It gives us the opportunity to contribute to critical, life-saving services that benefit not only local residents but also the workers we place and support every day.

With Special Thanks to Our Incredible Donors:
We couldn’t have done it without the amazing companies and individuals who donated prizes:

Hambledon Wine Estate | Heckfield Place | Metro Bank | Old Thorns Hotel & Resort | Eastleigh Football Club | Hawk Conservancy Trust | The Deers Hut Pub | Paultons Park | Barton-on-Sea Golf Club | TeamSport Indoor Go Karting | Thruxton Circuit | Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa | Tylney Hall Hotel | SM5 Developments | Chris Billam-Smith | High Score Arcades | Pennyfarthing Homes | Total Design Group | Pennybridge Alpacas | Compass Construction | KM Aesthetics | Brockenhurst Golf Club

Until Next Year…
We’re proud to play our part in supporting this incredible service and making a meaningful impact in our community.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, we’ll see you again next year, even bigger and better!

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