Staff are "limping around the office" after taking part in a challenging race to raise money for an Armed Forces charity.

The 23 team members from Vistry Thames Valley participated in Tough Mudder London West earlier this month.

Over a ten-mile course with various obstacles, including mud, water, electric shocks, ice baths, and a 40ft net, the team raised £1,500 for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.

Oxford Mail: The start of the challenging 10-mile Tough Mudder course at the Culden Faw Estate near Henley-on-ThamesThe start of the challenging 10-mile Tough Mudder course at the Culden Faw Estate near Henley-on-Thames (Image: Vistry Group)

SSAFA offers support for all members of the Armed Forces, including veterans and those having difficulty transitioning to civilian life.

Trevor Wicks, managing director of Vistry Thames Valley, was part of the team during the company's third year participating in the event.

Mr Wicks stated: "It was a tough 10-mile race, but the hardest part was definitely the extreme hills around the course.

"They were an absolute killer.

"The run resulted in a lot of limping around the office on Monday.

"We are so proud of the amount we have raised and hope this helps SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity".

Vistry Thames Valley has now raised a total of £11,350 for the charity, already exceeding the region’s £10,000 fundraising target for the year.

The region has previously raised money through a spring ball event and the sale of show-home furniture.

Vistry Thames Valley is part of Vistry Group and builds new homes across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and Hampshire.