Dubai’s prestigious Creek Golf & Yacht Club, an architectural landmark featured on the UAE’s 20-dirham currency note, hosted EC Markets’ Celebrity Charity Golf Day on December 10th. The exclusive gathering united business executives and renowned sports personalities for a philanthropic initiative supporting youth development programs, with the LFC Foundation serving as primary beneficiary.
The championship-caliber course, historically accustomed to international tournaments, provided the backdrop for an 18-hole Stableford competition featuring EC Markets CEO Matt Smith, UK Managing Director Adam Saward, world snooker champion Judd Trump, and former Liverpool FC midfielder Jason McAteer.
This sporting initiative represents EC Markets’ strategic corporate social responsibility framework, leveraging athletic platforms to generate tangible community benefits. The tournament allocated a £10,000 charitable prize pool among top performers, with McAteer claiming victory and directing his £5,000 award to the LFC Foundation. Saward secured second position, similarly contributing his £2,500 prize to the Foundation, while Trump designated his third-place winnings to the UK-based Teenage Cancer Trust.
The LFC Foundation, globally recognized for its outcome-oriented programs in education, health, and employment readiness, assisted over 145,000 individuals internationally last season. This alignment with EC Markets’ ethos of creating measurable social impact made the partnership particularly significant.
CEO Matt Smith emphasized the event’s deeper purpose: ‘Dubai Creek provided an ideal venue for meaningful collaboration. Uniting our team with sports icons enables support for organizations creating genuine youth opportunities. The Foundation’s work delivers transformative results, and we’re proud to contribute consistently through our platform.’
UK Managing Director Adam Saward reinforced this commitment: ‘Beyond financial markets, our responsibility extends to community development. Partnering with the LFC Foundation allows direct investment in life-changing youth programs, reflecting our dedication to sustainable positive outcomes.’
The event underscores EC Markets’ continued CSR focus and demonstrates sport’s unique capacity for community enrichment. The company has committed to ongoing support for initiatives creating accessible opportunities and long-term societal value. Event highlights are available through EC Markets’ official media channels.