AN intrepid group of Black Country legal professionals are taking on the daunting National Three Peaks Challenge this summer to raise funds for Dudley Mind.

The team of 10 from Higgs & Sons in Brierley Hill have dubbed themselves ‘The Peaky Climbers’, in a nod to popular BBC gangster drama Peaky Blinders.

Katie Willems, a solicitor in the firm's corporate team, said the challenge to raise funds for the mental health charity – Higgs’ charity of the year - had attracted volunteers from across the team.

“I have always wanted to do the National Three Peaks Challenge, and when I suggested we do something for Dudley Mind I was overwhelmed by the support from colleagues, " she said.

“There are lawyers, non-lawyers and partners taking part, with Nick Taylor, our head of corporate, volunteering to drive the minibus.

“We have set ourselves a target of £3,500 which is quite steep (excuse the pun) – but probably reflects how deep we need to dig to complete the challenge.”

The Peaky Climbers will attempt to climb Ben Nevis, Scafell and Snowdon all within the space of 24 hours on July 6 and 7.

Those donning peaky caps to join Katie for the challenge are John Heaton, Jamie Partington, Richard Griffiths, Craig Thomas, Rachael Watkins, Jordan Hollingsworth, Laura Hackett, Jenny Bridgewater and Jade Williamson.

Anyone who wishes to donate and help the team reach their total should visit https://localgiving.org/fundraising/peakyclimbers.