News & Events
The latest news and forthcoming events
New Partnership Aims to Make Golf Accessible to People with Sight Loss in Essex
A powerful new partnership between England & Wales Blind Golf, Southend In Sight, and The Norman Garon Trust is set to transform access to golf for people living with sight loss and visual impairment across Essex.
The collaboration brings together national expertise, local specialist support and outstanding facilities at Garon Park Golf Complex to introduce golf as an ...
Norman Garon Trust provides meal for HAF programme
The Norman Garon Trust has again assisted the Triple T’s run a successful Holiday Activity Food Programme in the February Half Term by kindly providing lunch for over 30 children after they attended a float fiesta fun swimming session at Southend Leisure and Tennis.
Children were treated to a hearty lunch of Chicken Nuggets, Chips and Beans which was very welcome after the thrills of the session they had just done.
Norman Garon Trust Publishes 2025 Impact Report
The Norman Garon Trust has published its 2025 Impact Report, celebrating a year of significant community investment, partnership and positive change across Southend-on-Sea. The report highlights how the Trust continues to respond to deep-rooted inequality and rising cost-of-living pressures by reinvesting locally and supporting initiatives that strengthen health, wellbeing and opportunity.
Sponsorship Opportunities at Garon Park Golf Complex
Garon Park Golf Complex is pleased to announce a new suite of sponsorship opportunities designed to help local businesses increase visibility while supporting community development and engagement. With options tailored to a variety of budgets and marketing goals, the initiative offers sponsors a powerful way to connect with thousands of golfers, families, and event attendees throughout the year.
Sir David Ames Fund
In 2022 the Norman Garon Trust established a fund in the name of the late, Sir David Ames.
This has been a huge success, allowing us to provide golf tuition to over 950 pupils during 2023 from a variety of schools in the area.
So far in 2024, we have already delivered sessions to over 300 new students, with plenty of new schools booked in throughout the year.
Karl Hepple Join as CEO
Karl joins the Trust on 1st April from Stoke by Nayland Resort, where he has held the position of Director of Golf & Leisure for the past 5 years.
His affiliation with sport, health and wellbeing became apparent early in his childhood where after playing multiple sports, he became golf obsessed. It wasn’t long before he took his passion one step further and began the journey of transitioning his sporting hobbies into a career.
Grants Awarded in 2024
The Trustees are delighted to have supported and awarded funding to the following organisations so far in 2024.
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