Thousands has been raised for a children's charity after work colleagues braved the elements for a special challenge. 

Glasgow mutual society Scottish Friendly has taken part in the Boycott Your Bed challenge, raising £11,706 for Action for Children.

Fifteen colleagues from the group gave up their bed for a whole night to raise vital funding for children who face every night without a safe place to sleep.

They included Ashley Robertson, Brogan Boyd, Christine Manson, Danni Moore, Jonathan Timberlake, Kari-Lee Ford, Kate McLean, Kevin Brown, Lauren Berry, Monica Taggart, Nicola Jackson, Scott McVey, Sophie Alexander, Stuart Gilmore, and Taylor Bradley.

Stephen McGee, CEO of Scottish Friendly, said: “We are very proud of our colleagues who took up the Boycott Your Bed challenge for our charity partner, Action for Children.

“In doing so, they have helped raise vital funding for an important cause to support those children who need it most during these continued difficult times.”

He added: “We hope that the funds raised will aid Action for Children in continuing the incredible work they do to support vulnerable young people across Scotland.”

Boycott Your Bed is held annually by Action for Children in various locations across the UK.

It has raised over £13.5 million since it first began over 25 years ago.

The team met at the Renfield Centre in Glasgow to meet other teams and to listen to speakers from Action for Children and young people who have benefited from the charity who explained the important work the charity does.

Afterwards, they headed off to Blythswood Square to find a place to set up and sleep for the night.

They raised nearly £6,000 which was matched by Scottish Friendly, raising a total of just under £12,000 for the charity.

Fiona Steel, Action for Children national director for Scotland, said: “We are extremely grateful to the support from Scottish Friendly and the colleagues who undertook this challenge, raising a significant amount of money that will go a long way to helping vulnerable children across Scotland.

“The last few years have been incredibly hard on many families across Scotland and, unfortunately, these challenges are set to continue for many.”

She added: “We will continue to be there for children, young people and families and this support and donation will aid Action for Children in doing this.

“The support from Scottish Friendly colleagues is very much appreciated and will allow us to continue to support vulnerable children, young people, and their families through these difficult times.”