Take on an Autumn fundraising challenge for Mersey Cares!
17 September 2026
We have some exciting ways for you to make a difference across for service users, patients and their families across Cheshire and Merseyside
Looking for a new challenge this autumn?
Whether you're a seasoned runner, an adrenaline seeker or simply want to step outside your comfort zone, Mersey Cares has a range of exciting fundraising events that will help make a real difference for our patients, service users, carers, volunteers and staff.
Every pound raised through Mersey Cares helps fund projects and initiatives that go beyond what NHS funding alone can provide. From enhancing care environments and supporting wellbeing activities to funding specialist equipment and innovative projects, your fundraising can have a lasting impact across our communities.
Choose your autumn challenge
Whether you want to run, walk, climb, jump or tackle obstacles, there's an opportunity to get involved while supporting a cause that benefits the people we care for every day.
Want to do something amazing for World Mental Health Day? The 300ft bungee jump is a special event with the opportunity to take on the highest regular jump in the UK!
With no competition and no timing, it’s just you, your teammates and muddy strangers working together to conquer the course and earn the world-famous orange headband.
Assemble your team at the UK’s biggest Theme Park, Alton Towers, on Saturday 14th or Sunday 15th November 2026 for the 5k, 10k, Half Marathon or kids’ race around the park. Free ride entry included in your registration fee – so a great day out.
As we move into the festive period, the Liverpool Santa Dash offers teams the chance to don a red or blue suit and take to the streets of Liverpool for one of the city’s annual highlights. Places sell out – so don’t delay your registration!
Why get involved?
Taking part in a fundraising challenge is a great way to:
Support projects that enhance patient and service user care
Look after your health and wellbeing
Work towards a personal fitness goal
Develop team spirit by taking part with friends or workmates
Challenge yourself while giving something back to your community
Every challenge helps Mersey Cares continue supporting initiatives that make a meaningful difference to people accessing services across Cheshire and Merseyside.
Want to know more about what we can make possible? Take a look at some of our funded projects or take a peak at our latest impact report.
Ready to register?
If you fancy making this autumn the season to challenge yourself, have fun and create positive change for patients and service users across the Mersey Care footprint – we’d love to hear from you!
Joanne Watson, Strategic Charity Lead for Mersey Cares, said:
"Every fundraising challenge, whether it's a 10K run, a Tough Mudder or even a bungee jump, helps us continue supporting projects that enhance the care and experiences of our patients, service users and communities.
"Taking part is not only an opportunity to achieve a personal goal, but also a chance to make a tangible difference to the lives of those we support. We'd love to see colleagues from across the Trust getting involved this autumn and showing the incredible impact we can make when we come together."
