A CLUB which encourages local businesses to buy from one another has amassed a following of more than 150 businesses in York.

GiveBackWorks, founded by Gary Robertson, is now operating networks in seven different areas, and hopes to be in 20 by the end of the year.

The business has also entered the Growth Business category of The Press Business Awards.

It aims to help local businesses generate more work from the business-to-business and business-to-consumer markets by mixing marketing, networking and incentives, such as a loyalty card and member discounts.

Mr Robertson said GiveBackWorks had a bold three-year plan to be active in 100 areas nationwide.