Staff at Arthur Cox have walked a combined distance equivalent to that between Belfast and Perth, Australia, in 100 days to raise money for charity as part of a worldwide challenge.

Three teams of seven staff from the Belfast firm have completed the Global Corporate Challenge, which encourages professionals from leading businesses across the world to walk 10,000 steps per day for 100 days.

Over £1,000 was raised for Diabetes UK, Arthur Cox’s official charity partner, during the initiative.

The Arthur Cox teams completed a total of 22,886,053 steps between May 26th and September 2nd. They travelled 9,101 miles – almost the same distance as Belfast to Perth – and burnt 924,817 calories in the process.

The Arthur Cox team that clocked up the highest number of steps was the Property team, which walked 3,246 miles.

David White, chair of Arthur Cox’s CSR Committee, said: “Once again the Global Corporate Challenge has caught the imagination of our staff, who have taken part enthusiastically in a bid to raise as much money as possible for Diabetes UK, our charity partner.

“Being able to monitor your progress so closely, and the fact that thousands of major companies across the world are joining us in taking part, makes the Global Corporate Challenge one of the highlights of our calendar of CSR events.

“Activities such as this not only help to raise money for a very worthwhile cause, but they also help to further enhance the team spirit enjoyed throughout the office. I’d like to congratulate the Property team on their success and commend all those who took part.”

During the last 12 years, over 2 million people across 185 countries have taken part in the Global Corporate Challenge programme, which aims to improve individuals’ relationship with exercise, nutrition, sleep and psychological wellbeing.