THEY normally take money from people, but a group of generous Inland Revenue staff are giving it away to help youths in Southampton.
Staff from the Inland Revenue in Portsmouth have raised nearly £3,000 for disadvantaged young people in their neighbouring - and traditionally rival - port city.
Over the last year the Inland Revenue workers have been fundraising for charity Fairbridge Solent in their own time.
Fairbridge Solent is part of a national charity aimed at enabling 13-25-year-olds from inner cities to meet the opportunities and responsibilities of society today, by offering them a long-term personal development programme which builds confidence, motivation and personal social and life skills. Fundraising events have included a race night, a Seventies disco and a sponsored cycle ride.
Tony Maybery, manager from Fairbridge Solent said: "We have been working closely with the staff from the Inland Revenue in Portsmouth for over a year now and have been amazed at how supportive they are. We cannot thank them enough and look forward to continue working with them in the future."
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