A team of colleagues based in Chilcompton have conquered the Three Peaks to raise money for Somerset charities .

In June this year, 22 staff from global fashion brand Mulberry in Chilcompton, took on the National Three Peaks challenge, climbing Ben Nevis in Scotland, Scafell Pike in the Lake District and Snowdon in Wales over three days.

The team raised over £9,500 for the Mulberry Somerset Community Fund (MSCF), administered by Somerset Community Foundation (SCF), which distributes money to local charities and good causes.

On Wednesday 9th November, some representatives from Mulberry visited two of the local organisations who will be benefitting from funds raised from the challenge, including The Lawrence Centre in Wells, a community-centred charity providing day opportunities for older people, including those living with health issues, memory loss and facing social isolation. Alongside this, they also offer education, advice, and guidance for those caring for an older person.

During the visit, founder Maggie Charlesworth thanked the Mulberry team for their £2,000 donation to The Lawrence Centre, saying: “It’s an amazing achievement climbing the Three Peaks, and the money is enormously appreciated. We hope to update some furniture, carpets and other equipment that is very tired and in need of replacing.”

Mulberry also gave a donation to the Axe Valley Men’s Shed in Cheddar.

Rosie Wollacott Phillips, Head of Sustainability at Mulberry said: “Our partnership with Somerset Community Foundation and the creation of our own Mulberry Somerset Community Fund in 2021 has been a great way for us to have a broad impact in our community. We’re proud to support the excellent work of mental health charities and organisations in the county and thank The Lawrence Centre and Axe Valley Men’s Shed for spending time with us and showing us around.”

The other charities benefitting from funds raised by Team Mulberry are Therapeutic Art Group in Somerton and Bath Mind.