YORK accountancy firm Garbutt + Elliott is celebrating after 20 of its employees raised more than £1,500 for its chosen charities, The Haven and the Special Stars Foundation, at two of this year’s Asda Foundation 10K races.

The Leeds and York races were launched by the late Jane Tomlinson and regularly attract thousands of runners and spectators.

Nigel Shaw, partner at Garbutt + Elliott, said: “We had two fantastic days and there was a great sense of achievement by everyone who took part when they crossed the final finish line.”