Going extra mile to support patients’ recovery through sport

21 Jul 2025

Fundraising efforts at the Bradgate Mental Health Unit kicked off with a burst of energy this summer. Last month fifteen dedicated staff members took on the challenging Wolf Run. Their determination and teamwork helped raise £210, which will go directly towards supporting physical activities for our inpatients at the Bradgate Mental Health Unit.

A huge thank you goes out to all who took part, with special recognition to Charlotte Harris and Matthew Messam for their outstanding fundraising efforts.

This initiative sparked further momentum. When the Raising Health team learned about the group’s ambition a few months ago, we joined forces and applied for funding from Sport England. We were thrilled to secure the generous grant of £11,000 towards sport equipment for the mental health inpatient wards.

The new equipment is currently being delivered, and we’re excited to see it in action soon. From encouraging physical wellbeing to engagement, this investment promises to bring new opportunities and moments of joy to patients on their road to recovery.