STAFF at a Taunton-based firm have done their bit to raise funds for victims of the Grenfell Tower fire in London, which claimed scores of lives.

Claims Consortium Group employees downed phones for their annual charity day on Friday, raising £2,067 to be split between the fire victims and Taunton charity Stand Against Violence.

Workers at the insurance claims handling company staged a range of fundraising activities, starting with breakfast baps, followed by games, barbeque lunch and a bake sale.

The 'Glastonbury' team scooped top prize in a fancy dress competition.

Debbie Mawer, director of people and culture at Claims Consortium and head of the company’s charity committee, said: “Our annual charity day is an important event in our fundraising calendar.

"It’s a great way to raise money for Stand Against Violence, and also to support other causes or charities close to the hearts of our staff – in this case, Grenfell Tower.

“Although the day has a serious purpose, we encourage everyone to get involved and to have fun doing so.”