Thank you to all the fabulous fundraisers who have supported Pennine Care Charity so far. Here are highlights from recent events and projects you've helped to fund.
Memory moments
Your generous donations helped Rochdale memory assessment service fund nature and wellbeing activities for patients.
Their walking group, led by patient volunteer Cliff, enjoyed a day trip to Calderbrook Alpacas, made possible thanks to your support.
For people living with dementia, activities like this can have such a positive impact. Doing things together as a group helps people focus on what they can do, rather than their difficulties.
Peak performance
On Sunday 17 May, 44 people took on the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge, raising £13,000 for our Pennine Care Charity.
They completed the tough 24-mile route in under 12 hours, climbing a total of 1,585 metres across Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough.
The funds raised will support a range of projects to improve staff wellbeing and enhance patient care. This includes plans for music therapy sessions on Ramsbottom ward, improving how we engage with carers, and sensory boxes for people supported by the older adult home intervention team.
Read more about the Yorkshire Three Peaks.
Marathon magic
Five fabulous fundraisers completed the TCS London Marathon on Sunday 26 April, raising £10,000 for Pennine Care Charity.
The funds will go towards a range of wellbeing projects, equipment and improvements, including dementia clocks, table tennis equipment for wards in Bury, and refurbishments to the space at Tameside and Glossop CAMHS.
Another fantastic four fundraisers also raised £3,000 by completing the London Landmarks Half Marathon on Sunday 12 April.
Going the extra 500 miles
Greater Manchester Children and Young People’s Mental Health Provider Collaborative raised £1,200 for Pennine Care Charity by walking 500 miles in January.
A huge thank you to everyone who took part, cheered them on, or donated. Your steps and your support will help create brighter experiences for young people across Pennine Care NHS services.
Read more about the 500 mile challenge (link opens on Pennine Care NHS website).
Birch Hill in Bloom
Pennine Care Charity has successfully secured £32,600 from the Greater Manchester Green Spaces Fund.
This funding will transform land behind the Floyd Unit at Birch Hill Hospital into a welcoming community garden and growing space for patients, colleagues and visitors to enjoy.
Read more about the Green Spaces funding (link opens on Pennine Care NHS website).
Fashion fundraisers
Our first ladies pop-up shop and fashion show on Friday 7 November was a great success, raising £1,200 for Pennine Care Charity.
The event at Audenshaw Masonic Hall offered discounts on high-street favourites, with plenty of fantastic raffle prizes.
Café Connect opens at Birch Hill
We have launched a new charity cafe in the John Elliot Unit at Birch Hill Hospital, in Wardle, Rochdale.
The café sells Starbucks drinks, and a variety of hot and cold food. Profits will go towards Pennine Care Charity and funding projects to help people with their mental health.
It also offers volunteer opportunities for current and former patients, as well as members of the local community to gain valuable experience, build confidence, and develop key skills.
Read more about the Café Connect launch (link opens on Pennine Care NHS website).
More stories
Read some of our older stories and fundraisers (links open on the Pennine Care NHS website):
- Manchester Half 2025 - Fifteen fabulous fundraisers completed Manchester Half Marathon, raising £7,000 for Pennine Care Charity.
- Specialist support - The Morrisons Foundation donated £9,000 towards activities for young people with severe learning disabilities.
- First Three Peaks success - On Sunday 18 May 2025, 26 people took on the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge and raised over £9,500 for Pennine Care Charity.
- Halle' hike - Aspiring footballer Halle completed a Snowdon hike, raising over £3,500 as thanks to Bury child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS).