Colne mortgage advice firm Noonan & Co has signed up as the headline sponsor of a unique charity golf day that combines traditional golf with one of the UK's fastest-growing sports.

The company is backing Positive Action in the Community's (PAC) Links and Chains Challenge 2026, which takes place at Colne Golf Club on Friday, July 24. The event will see teams play nine holes of golf before taking on three holes of disc golf, with all proceeds supporting PAC's work helping people affected by youth homelessness, domestic abuse and poor mental health.

Disc golf is currently one of the fastest-growing sports in the UK, and PAC is thrilled to bring this accessible, highly engaging sport to East Lancashire. Instead of hitting a ball with a club into a hole on the ground, players throw a specially designed flying disc towards an elevated metal basket. The basket is equipped with heavy metal chains designed to catch the disc, providing the "Chains" to complement the traditional golf "Links" in the event title.

Speaking on their involvement, Tom Noonan of Noonan & Co said: "We are proud to be sponsoring and taking part in this event. I love golf and am hoping the Noonan & Co team will win it, but I'm looking forward to stiff competition from the local business community. To be honest, I am most excited about the disc golf; it's not something I have ever done before, but I'm really looking forward to it."

All proceeds from the event will go towards PAC's vital work in the East Lancashire community, helping people affected by youth homelessness, domestic abuse, and poor mental health. With the support of Noonan & Co at this unique event, PAC can get a little closer to providing safety and shelter to those who need it most. There is still room for local businesses to sign up and take part in this fantastic day out, providing a great way to get your business noticed while supporting those in need. Entry is £250 per team of 4 players. This entry includes a bacon butty on arrival, the full 12-hole mixed tournament, a commemorative printed disc, and a 2-course hot buffet lunch. For booking and more information visit the PAC Events page https://www.p-a-c.org.uk/events/

Leroy Philbrook, Partnership and Community Engagement Manager at PAC, noted: "We are incredibly grateful to Noonan & Co for their generous sponsorship of The Links and Chains Challenge. Their support ensures we can maximise the funds raised to help vulnerable people in our local community. We encourage other businesses to grab the remaining team spots, as the added 3 disc golf holes, levels the playing field and guarantees a memorable day for all the corporate teams."

If you live in East Lancashire and you or someone you know have been affected by Youth Homelessness, Domestic Abuse, or Poor Mental Health – you are not alone and PAC is here to help. For more information about services or to get in touch for advice or support please go to www.p-a-c.org.uk.