Pitch15 has announced that The King's Trust and its Change a Girl's Life campaign will serve as the official charity partner of the inaugural Pitch15 Open. The event is taking place at Hanbury Manor Marriott Hotel & Country Club from July 20 to 25, as part of the LET Access Series.
The Pitch15 Open is a new women's professional golf event built around a simple idea: elite sport, when paired with leadership, investment, and purpose, can move the needle on opportunity for women and girls. The week will bring together athletes, investors, executives, and global brands aligned by the objective of the continued growth of women's sport.
Through the partnership, the tournament week will champion Change a Girl's Life, which is The King's Trust campaign dedicated to helping vulnerable young women build confidence, access employment pathways, and unlock long-term opportunity. The King's Trust helps young people aged 11 to 30 from disadvantaged communities and those facing the greatest adversity to develop the confidence and skills they need to find work. The free courses offered by The King's Trust help young people develop essential life skills, prepare for work, and access job opportunities.
Statements from Key Figures
Tommy Nordam Jensen, founder of Pitch15, said: "We're incredibly proud to partner with The King's Trust and stand behind the work being done through Change a Girl's Life. A core conviction at Pitch15 is that women's sport has the power to create meaningful social and economic impact far beyond the field of play. The Pitch15 Open is not only about world-class golf, it's about creating opportunity, opening doors, and using sport as a platform to inspire and empower the next generation."
Abi White, King's Trust senior head of individual supporters and events, said: "We're delighted to partner with Pitch15 and the Pitch15 Open. The Trust's Change a Girl's Life campaign exists to help young women facing adversity to build confidence and access brighter futures through employment and entrepreneurship. This partnership will help raise awareness and funding while sparking the vital and much-needed conversations about opportunity, inclusion, and empowerment that can drive real change."
Ana Larraneta, tour director of LET Access Series, said: "We're delighted to welcome the Pitch15 Open to the LET Access Series schedule and to see the event aligning elite women's golf with meaningful social impact through its partnership with The King's Trust. The combination of professional competition, leadership programming, and charitable initiatives reflects the growing influence of women's sport globally. We look forward to delivering an impactful week both on and off the course."
Integrated Fundraising and Awareness Initiatives
The collaboration will be woven throughout the week via a series of integrated fundraising and awareness initiatives, including:
- Charity activations for the charity during the official Pro-Am tournament
- Fundraising moments connected to the Women's Sports Leadership Summit Strategy
- On-course challenges and hospitality initiatives
The event will also support awareness campaigns that spotlight pathways for young women through sport, leadership, and education.
