Pictured above: Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance operations manager Roger Linnell (left) and Captain Kevin Goddard (right), receive the cheque from, Steph Danby, Charlotte Maynard, John Raynor, Richard Grayson and Jeannine Peta Thornley from Nicholsons

A team from Nicholsons Chartered Accountants in Lincoln recently paid a visit to the headquarters of the Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance to hand over the money they raised during a sponsored trek in aid of the charity during the summer.

Senior partner Richard Grayson, together with fellow team members Steph Danby, Charlotte Maynard and Mark Grayson, and Rod Fry from local construction firm Clugston, took part in the 60-mile Pennine Challenge in June, raising £858.85 in sponsorship from family, friends and colleagues.

They were backed up by a support team of fellow Nicholsons workers Jeannine Peta Thornley, John Raynor and Helen Grayson, who ensured the team were fed, watered and had the right clothing and equipment during the 24-hour challenge.

The money will help the air ambulance crews to continue their lifesaving work in the two counties, which has seen them fly over 600 missions already this year.

Jeannine said: "The Pennine Challenge was a big challenge for everyone who took part, but the whole team did really well to complete it, and raise such a fantastic amount of money.

"We were delighted to be able to visit the Air Ambulance team in person to hand over the proceeds, and we know this will help them to continue with the hugely-important work they do."