A popular golf day has raised more than £3,000 for a national children's charity. 

The event, which was held at Cambridge Country Club and supported by The ONE Group, raised £3,750 for the NSPCC. 

Kate Armstrong from the NSPCC Cambridgeshire Branch, which organised the fundraiser, said: "The teams had a perfect day for the fundraising golf event and the competition was stiff. I’d like to thank the One Group, Cotto Restaurant, Cambridge Country Club and all our volunteers.

“To date, £25,448 has been raised for the NSPCC in this county, through this competition over the past 9 years and the competitions held by The Gransden Golf Society.

“We were all blown away by the amazing support from our NSPCC volunteers on the event team, who managed the administration aspects of the event, as well as setting things up.

“This year we were also pleased to welcome new NSPCC volunteers who came to help at the golf day with refreshments and we want everyone to know we’re always keen to welcome new faces to these events.”

The funds raised will help continue the charity's Speak out, Stay safe sessions, which helps primary school children in an age-appropriate way to identify safe, trusted adults and seek help if they're worried about anything. 

Last year, more than 21,324 children in 94 schools across Cambridgeshire took part in the online sessions.

The funds will also go towards services like the NSPCC Helpline, ensuring more callers who contact the service with concerns about a child are supported. 

Last year there were 644 referrals made to local agencies in Cambridgeshire following calls from concerned members of the public. 

Hollie Londors NSPCC Fundraising Manager for Cambridgeshire said: "Since 2015, the NSPCC Cambridgeshire Branch has been holding these incredible golf events that not only bring communities together, but they also support children who need help too. 

"“It is amazing what we can do when we all work together and that’s why at the NSPCC we would urge anyone with concerns about a child to call our Helpline on 0808 800 5000 to report any worries or simply to seek advice.”