A CROSS Hills-based financial services group has raised thousands of pounds for charity.

Mitchell Farrar raised £8,500 during the year for different causes, through several events.

“We are proud to support a number of charities in the communities where we are located,” said head of human resources, Denise Davies. “Our social and charity committee works to find interesting and enjoyable things for colleagues to do to raise money.”

Beneficiaries have included Oxenhope Sue Ryder hospice, Manorlands.