A SOUTHAMPTON-based charity was donated more than £1,300 from a local law firm.

The Rose Road Association, which supports young people with complex disabilities has received the boost after three lawyers swapped their suits for sportswear and tackled a trio of 10k challenges.

Rebecca Brown, Nicole Causey and Alice Doherty from the Southampton branch of Irwin Mitchell Solicitors took part in the Southampton ABP 10k, the Portchester 10k and the New Forest 10k last year, and raised a total of £1,348, which was handed over to the charity on February 18.

Rebecca Brown said: “We are very proud of our long relationship with the Rose Road Association and are absolutely delighted to have been able to raise these funds for the organisation.

“The charity undertakes incredible work supporting so many people and while the running challenge was tough, we were all driven on by the fact that it was for such a worthy cause.

“As a firm we were committed to supporting fantastic good causes which make a difference to so many lives and we look forward to doing more to support the Rose Road Association in the years ahead.”

The charity provides vital support to children and young adults across Hampshire and the surrounding counties, offering services including 24-hour respite care, outreach and play schemes.

As part of its bid to support 300 young people across the region, Rose Road needs to raise around £500,000 every year.

Chloe Atkins, Head of Fundraising at the Rose Road Association, said: “We are delighted to have received this donation from Irwin Mitchell and would like to thank Rebecca, Nicole and Alice for their incredible efforts last year.

“We have thoroughly enjoyed working with Irwin Mitchell through the years and we truly appreciate their ongoing help."