Golf Days 2026 Raised Over £70,000 For Seriously Ill Children

LONDON, 30 October 2026 – Crown Jewels Consultant Ltd (CJC), the award-winning market data technology consultancy and service provider, took part in Spread a Smile’s Golf Days 2026, helping to raise over £70,000 to support seriously ill children and their families.

Held at The Shire London on 29 and 30 September, the two-day charity event brought together 34 corporate teams for 18 holes of golf, entertainment and fundraising. Representing CJC, Jamie Gow, Jack Kennedy, Callum Sharp and Matthew Hogben took to the course alongside other corporate teams, with entertainment from Spread a Smile’s musicians, artists and magicians throughout the event. The fundraising continued off the course with a raffle and auction, helping to raise vital funds for the charity.

Support Spread a Smile

CJC has proudly supported Spread a Smile since 2022 through fundraising, volunteering and community events, as part of its wider commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) and community wellbeing.

The funds raised across Golf Days 2026 will help Spread a Smile continue bringing joy and comfort to seriously ill children and their families across the UK. Working with NHS hospitals and hospices, the charity provides entertainment, creative activities, family outings and memorable experiences, giving children opportunities to play, laugh and connect during treatment and long hospital stays.

Lucy Jackson, Chief Executive at Spread a Smile, said: “Every year, our Golf Days are a fantastic celebration of the incredible community that supports Spread a Smile and the work we do. We are so grateful to CJC and all the players and sponsors who came together to make the event such a success. The funds raised will have a direct and positive impact on the children and families we support, enabling us to continue creating precious moments of joy, connection and distraction during some of the toughest times of their lives.”

Jamie Gow, Head of Service Operations, EMEA at CJC, comments: “It was a real honour to take part in the charity golf tournament and support Spread a Smile and the incredible work they do for seriously ill children. Being able to contribute, alongside so many others, to an organisation that brings joy, comfort and memorable moments to children and their families was incredibly special. I’m proud to have played my part in supporting such a wonderful cause.”

To learn more about Spread a Smile or support its work, visit spreadasmile.org/donate.

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The Communications Team

Tel: +44 (0) 203 328 7600 | Email: marketing@cjcit.com

About Crown Jewel Consultants (CJC)

Crown Jewels Consultants Ltd (CJC) is a leading market data technology consultancy and service provider to the global financial markets. The firm delivers award-winning consultancy, managed services, cloud solutions, observability, and professional commercial management for mission-critical market data systems. As a vendor-agnostic and ISO 27001-certified organisation, CJC helps clients run secure, resilient, and efficient market data infrastructure so they can focus on their core business.

About Spread a Smile

Every year, Spread a Smile supports thousands of seriously ill babies, children and young people during hospital stays, periods of recuperation and respite at home. The charity provides free entertainment, creative activities, family outings and events to children and young people aged 18 and under who are supported by its NHS hospital and hospice partners.

Spread a Smile receives no government funding and relies on the generosity of supporters, volunteers and fundraisers to continue bringing joy and comfort to seriously ill children and their families across the UK.