A GOLF day has raised more than £25,000 for a charity which supports people with a disability.

The annual Brighton and Hove Albion Golf Day took place at the East Sussex National Resort in Uckfield. It featured 17 teams, including a businesses.

The event, which was supported by owner Tony and Linda Bloom, was raising money for Albion in the Community, the Albion’s official charity.

It included 18 holes of golf, a three-course meal, an auction and on-course competitions, such as longest drive, beat the pro and nearest the pin. AITC works with more than 30,000 people each year and currently runs more than 60 different programmes – including 30 regular football sessions for people with a disability.

Matt Dorn, AITC’s chief executive, said: “We were once again overwhelmed by the support and generosity shown by the people taking part. Not only will the new facility at the stadium prove hugely beneficial to AITC, it will also provide Albion fans who otherwise may not feel able to visit the Amex with the chance to attend matches and experience home games.”