A BUSINESS has smashed its personal record after raising more than £50,000 for charity.

Funeral directors Daniel Robinson and Sons, which has branches in Braintree and Halstead, staged its annual charity golf day.

It was yet another great feat of fundraising at Colne Valley Golf Club. 

The business broke its own record for the event, beating last year’s total by more than £8,000 to raise a whopping £56,000 in total.

All the funds raised are being used to change young lives in the area for the better, covering the cost of specialist private physiotherapy and equipment, to help children who were born with cerebral palsy. 

This level of physiotherapy is not available through the NHS, but it gives the children the opportunity to greatly increase their mobility, helping them lead much more independent lives in the future.

In addition to the six youngsters currently receiving helped, two further children will be assisted this year - two-year-old Willow and eight-year-old Lewis.

Halstead Gazette: Winning team Rooster Boosters with Daniel Robinson and Sons beneficiaries Winning team Rooster Boosters with Daniel Robinson and Sons beneficiaries (Image: N/A)

Funds will also be made available to help Harlow Wheelchair Racing Club, which is run by Paralympian Richard Chiassaro, and which attracts children with disabilities from all over the county.

The company said the event was a “fantastic day for all those who took part”, matched with excellent weather.

The winning team was Rooster Boosters, led by Sean Kelly from Coggeshall.

A company spokesman said: “Their win was well deserved, particularly as Sean’s team have supported this annual event for many years.”

Daniel Robinson and Sons managing director Gary Neill was delighted with the success of the event.

He said: “This is a huge day on our community events calendar.

“We work hard to make it special for everyone who supports the day and most importantly, we work hard because we know that every penny raised will go towards helping these very special and determined young children and teens, who will benefit from the help that it provides. 

“Thank you to all those people and businesses who donated or took part."