ENTHUSIASTIC staff baked cupcakes and took part in hot sauce challenges to raise money for Comic Relief.

On March 14, Alexander Mann Solutions in Bracknell wanted to do their bit to take part in the nationwide charity event.

Jessica Hemson, resource specialist, said: "We took part as it is a great cause and it ties in well with out company values.

"It is all fun and it unites our office, also mirroring the Comic Relief values."

Raising money for Comic Relief helps support vulnerable people and communities in the UK and internationally.

The charity aims to create a poverty free world by funding organisations that helps bring about change.

Employees took part in their own funny challenge for comic relief by dipping seven chicken nuggets in increasing levels of spicy hot sauce.

For every £1 donated to each person, meant one minute after the challenge, where the participant couldn't drink any milk or water.

Sam raised £42 alone, for going without any relief in the hot sauce challenge.

People also bought in red nose day themed cupcakes for their bake sale, in total managing to raise £205.91.

Meadow Vale Primary School also took part in fundraising for comic relief, collecting £1 donations from children as they dressed up in red and wore their red noses.

Since 1985, Comic Relief have invested over £1 billion into supporting vulnerable people and believe raising money through doing something funny is the best way.