A group of contractors have raised £6,500 for Bright Northumbria Healthcare Charity after completing the Three Peaks Challenge.

The team, from Integrated Health Projects (IHP), a joint venture consisting of VINCI Construction UK and Sir Robert McAlpine, managed to scale Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike, and Snowdon within 48 hours.

Engineer Andy Maxwell, one of the team, said: "We’ve been doing work up at Hexham for a few years now.

Contractors from Integrated Health Projects raised £6,500 for charity after completing the Three Peaks Challenge "Last year we completed the coast-to-coast cycle to raise money for Bright, this year we wanted another challenge.

“It was a bucket list moment for a lot of us and most people jumped at the opportunity, especially as we were giving back to the hospitals.”

Bright is Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust’s official charity.

Over the years it has funded numerous projects, including upgrading ward spaces to create an environment that makes Alzheimer's patients feel safer.

Mr Maxwell said: "We’re currently working on the oncology, endoscopy, dentistry and women’s health services at Hexham.

“We’re really lucky to have the support from friends and family, but also our supply chain partners who have helped to deliver the project around Hexham and North Tyneside.

 

Contractors completed the challenge in under 48 hours

“We’ve smashed our target this year which we’re really happy with.”

The team's fundraising is expected to substantially aid the Bright charity's mission.

Rob Graham, head of Bright charity, said: "It’s no easy feat to scale one of these mountains, never mind all three.

"What the team have achieved is incredible.

Contractors from Integrated Health Projects during their Three Peaks Challenge “We’re so grateful for the team and would like to say a huge thanks to those at IHP for taking on this tremendous challenge, not to mention all those who donated to the cause.

“This generous sum will have a profound impact on the work we do to enhance patient experience and staff wellbeing in the trust.” 

For more information about how Bright supports Northumbrian Healthcare and the wider community, visit bright.northumbria.nhs.uk.