Garstang Gallop raises £1,500 for Hope and Mind charity

The annual Garstang Gallop which took place in March has raised over £1,500 for Hope and Mind at Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) – an NHS Charity supporting brighter futures.

The annual race, organised by Garstang Running Club, sees runners completing a scenic seven mile course.

The running club chose to support the local charity, which is the NHS Charity for Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust, due to the positive connection that running can have on mental wellbeing. 

Members from the running club presented Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Chief Executive, Chris Oliver with a cheque before heading out for their weekly training run.

Chris Horner, Race Director at Garstang Running Club commented: “We are delighted that thanks to our annual road race, Garstang Gallop, we have been able to raise over £1,500 in support of Hope and Mind at LSCFT.  The event is always a great day with runners taking part from across the county and with running and physical activity having a positive impact on mood and mental wellbeing, being able to support a local NHS Charity supporting mental health services means a lot to our members.”

Chris Oliver, Chief Executive of Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust commented: “We are delighted to have been the beneficiary of the 2026 Garstang Gallop. I’d like to thank all the runners and Garstang Running Club for their support and for raising such a fantastic amount that will help us to support brighter futures across Lancashire and South Cumbria.” 

Hope and Mind supports the Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust in providing the best mental health, learning disability, autism and community-based services across the region. 

Their vision is to help LSCFT achieve excellence in healthcare, reduce health inequalities, complement and enhance NHS services to enrich the experience of those receiving care and break stigma surrounding mental health.