The money was raised through the Respect Project’s ‘Kick Start Your Health’ programme made up of over 25 men over the age of 40.
The men took part in a sponsored mountain climb of the Mournes on Sunday 11 October.
Speaking at the cheque presentation, Martin said when the programme developed, the group wanted to undertake a fundraiser to raise awareness and funds for PIPS Hope and Support.
“When the Kick Start Your Health programme began, we asked the group to undertake a fundraising event and with the programme having a heavy emphasis on mental health, we selected PIPS Hope and Support because they have been providing invaluable support to our community from 2003, helping so many with issues affecting their quality of life and we knew this money would do just that.