Leaf IT, a leading technology partner and cyber security provider, has raised £6,000 for Autism NI through its 2026 Leaf IT Golf Day, sponsored by ConnectWise, a global leader in Cyber Security. Held on Friday 18th September at Royal Belfast Golf Club, one of Ireland’s most prestigious courses, the event welcomed 48 golfers from across Leaf IT’s community of clients, partners and friends in support of Northern Ireland’s autism charity.
Officially opened by Leaf IT Executive Chairman, Steven Goldblatt, the day combined golf, learning and networking, featuring:
- An Autism Awareness Session delivered by Autism NI, offering valuable insight into the importance of understanding neurodiversity
- A ConnectWise Cyber Session, with experts from Leaf IT and Connectwise sharing insights on the evolving cybersecurity threat landscape
- 18 holes of golf alongside a putting competition at one of Ireland’s oldest and most prestigious golf clubs.
Every pound raised will go directly to Autism NI, supporting their helpline, the first point of contact for many autistic people, parents, carers, families, and professionals, to get individualised autism support and the right information for them.
“We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who joined us at Royal Belfast and dug deep for such an important cause,” said Steven Goldblatt, Chairman at Leaf IT. “Raising £6,000 for Autism NI is a fantastic result, and it reflects the generosity and community spirit of our clients, partners and team. Thank you to ConnectWise for their continued support, to Autism NI for a genuinely eye-opening awareness session, and to everyone who helped make the day such a success.”
The Golf Day builds on Leaf IT’s long-standing partnership with ConnectWise, which named Leaf IT a Pinnacle Partner in 2025 – one of only two in Ireland – following its recognition as ConnectWise Global Cybersecurity Partner of the Year in 2023.
“ConnectWise is proud to sponsor the Leaf IT Golf Day and to support the incredible work Autism NI does,” said Mike Hague, Senior Regional Sales Manager at ConnectWise. “Leaf IT consistently shows that great partners deliver value well beyond technology, and this event is a brilliant example of that. Congratulations to everyone involved on such an impressive total.”
“We’re hugely grateful to Leaf IT, ConnectWise and all 48 golfers for raising £6,000 for Autism NI,” said Sorcha Mathews, Corporate Fundraising Manager at Autism NI. “This will go directly to our helpline, making sure autistic people, parents and carers across Northern Ireland always have someone to turn to when they need advice and support.”