Financial services group, Together, has exceeded its 2016 fundraising target by donating over £125,000 to charitable causes last year.

The money was raised through a variety of initiatives including major sporting challenges, corporate events and weekly dress down days, and supported a wide variety of charities including Children in Need, Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, Seashell Trust, Once Upon a Smile, Destination Florida and St Ann’s Hospice.

Following the record-breaking year, Together has revealed that its two major campaigns for 2017, which will be a focus for its fundraising, are The Christie and Manchester MIND, following a colleague vote.

Kevin Fisher, HR director at Together, said, “We’re really pleased to be supporting two local charities that do such great work, and we’ll be running a host of fundraising activities throughout the year. Of course, we will also continue to support many other charities through our weekly dress down days, and will be taking part in some additional national charity events.”