Golf club raises nearly £13,000 for mountain rescue team

Carlisle Golf Club announced it raised £12,626 during 2025 for the Penrith Mountain Rescue Team through charity days, raffles, coffee mornings and quizzes.

Carlisle Golf Club announced on Tuesday, January 20 that it had raised £12,626 for the Penrith Mountain Rescue Team during 2025. The mountain rescue team was selected as the club’s Captain’s Charity by men's captain Martin Hilton and ladies' captain Joan Britland. The club said the total came from charity days, raffles, coffee mornings and quizzes held across the year. The club thanked members and guests for their support. Key details: - The club reported a total raised of £12,626 for the 2025 season (the club's social post also referenced £12,626.40). - The Penrith Mountain Rescue Team was chosen by men's captain Martin Hilton and ladies' captain Joan Britland. - Fundraising activities included charity days, raffles, coffee mornings and quizzes held throughout 2025. - The announcement about the total was made by the club on Tuesday, January 20, via a social media post in which the club thanked participants and organisers. Summary: The club described the funds as making a real difference to the Penrith Mountain Rescue Team and said the result reflected the spirit of the club. Undetermined at this time.