Clubs give money to charity

Registered clubs on the Peninsula given almost $50,000 to local charities, according to Clubs NSW.

A combined total of $48,602 was donated by Ettalong Memorial Club, Everglades Country Club, Ettalong Bowling Club and Woy Woy Leagues Club.

The grants were announced at a presentation ceremony at Everglades Country Club on August 13, attended by Gosford mayor Cr Chris Holstein, club representatives and funding recipients.

The funding was allocated through the club industry's Community Development and Support Expenditure (CDSE) scheme.

The scheme emphasises local projects, and the clubs have allocated their funds to a wide range of causes in return for tax deductions.

All registered clubs worked with Gosford Council and local community groups to decide how to allocate funds.

Ettalong Memoral Club donated $10,469 between Learning Links, Shine for Kids, Delta Society and Technical Aid to the Disabled while Everglades Country Club raised $13,399 for Fairhaven Services, Beacon Foundation, Working Age Group Stroke and Mary Macs Place.

Ettalong Bowling Club contributed $10,000 to Central Coast Kids in Need and Woy Woy Leagues Club donated $14,734 between Central Coast Taxis Charity Golf, St John the Baptist Primary School, Woy Woy Public School and Brisbane Water Secondary College.

"This is a perfect example of how clubs can work together to get big results for the community," local CDSE committee chairperson Ms Judy Andrews said.

"By providing these grants to local organisations, clubs are helping to address local social needs and develop their communities."

Press release, 9 Aug 2010 Judy Andrews, Everglades Country Club