Council workers swapped their suits for football strips when they were asked to help raise money for the homeless.

Staff at the Richmondshire district authority took part in the recent Strip 4 Shelter day to help national charity Shelter.

Employees could wear their favourite team's shirt, strip or colours in exchange for a £1 donation to the cause. The event raised £88.

Staff are also planning to take part in Jeans for Genes Day on Friday, October 3, when people around the country will wear jeans to raise money for research into genetic disorders affecting children.