Connaught Partnership's Northern Region has raised over £1,000 for a children's charity after employees climbed three of the UK's highest mountains in just 24 hours.

Six keen climbers from Connaught took part in the Coins Three Peaks Challenge, which began at Ben Nevis in the Scottish Highlands, before moving to Scafell Pike in the Lake District. The climb ended at the foot of Snowdown in North Wales and the three climbs took place over a twenty four hour period in May.

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The team raised over £1,000 for Stepping On, a charity which aims to provide outcomes for vulnerable, disadvantaged and disabled children and young people worldwide.

The refurbishment and maintenance specialist company, which provides a range of housing maintenance and estate management to registered social landlords and local authorities throughout the UK, also held a variety of fundraising days and is planning a party for all Connaught staff, family and friends in order to maximise the money raised for the charity.

Kerry Condron, Customer Service Manager at Connaught, said: "It was certainly a challenge to climb all three mountains in such a limited space of time but we all managed it and are really proud to have raised so much money for charity. The sponsorship money is still pouring in and we have events coming up to raise even more cash for charity."

(GK/JM)