Published on: 11th November 2026
Brave fundraisers have walked across hot coals to raise over £10,500 for Pennine Care Charity.
A total of 43 people completed the fire walk at our headquarters in Ashton-under-Lyne, on Monday 2 November.
After receiving safety training and guidance from experienced professionals, fundraisers faced their fears and stepped barefoot across a bed of glowing embers.
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ogether, their efforts have raised £10,509 for Pennine Care Charity, which funds projects, activities and improvements that go beyond core NHS funding and enhance the experience of patients, their families and carers.
Recent projects supported by the charity include sensory and relaxation spaces on mental health wards, music and sports sessions, gardening and allotment groups to support recovery, and activities for people living with dementia.
Megan Grimes and Trusha Velji (pictured), from Touch Solicitors in Chadderton, completed the challenge and raised over £550 between them.
Trusha said “Megan and I really enjoyed our first ever fire walk. We decided it was time to try something new and raise money for charity.
“We support a lot of people who experience difficulties with their mental health, so it’s really fitting with what we do as a firm.
“It was an incredible experience and thankfully our feet survived.”
Sharon Hallett also braved the challenge and added: “It was an amazing night - the setup, the atmosphere - everything was perfect and enabled us to enjoy it as much as we did.
“I’m so happy that we raised that amount of money for a cause that is close to my heart.”
Wes Partington, Pennine Care Charity Director, said: “We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who took on the challenge, supported our fundraisers and helped us raise such a fantastic amount. The money raised will make a real difference to the wellbeing of Pennine Care patients and people in our local communities.
“We’re already looking forward to bringing everyone together for another fire walk next year.”
Pennine Care Charity is the registered charity partner of Pennine Care NHS, visit the Pennine Care Charity website for more details.
You can also see more highlights from the fire walk on the Pennine Care Charity Facebook page