A BRIDGWATER business has turned £100 into £2,267 in just three months through a unique charity challenge.

Hippychick, which sells baby and toddler products, took part in the £50 Challenge, an initiative designed to raise funds for Children’s Hospice South West.

The initiative invited local businesses to accumulate funds, with a starting sum of £50 which was provided by the hospice.

The Hippychick £50 challenge kicked off on September 1 and to add a competitive element, two rival teams were created – the Hippy Chaps and the Hippy Chicks.

Each team were given the starting £50 donation by Children’s Hospice South West- Hippychick's chosen charity.

The winning team were the girls raising £1425.

Managing director, Julia Minchin, who was recently named as a finalist in the 2015 NatWest everywoman Awards, was delighted to see the entire work force throw themselves into the challenge.

The boys team fundraised through a Halloween dinner party, Scott taking part in Stoptober and a chilli and curry night.

The girls had a more consistent approach, using e-bay, betting horses, candle-making and cake making on a regular basis.

A last minute coffee morning fundraiser, held at Julia’s house, unbeknownst to the Hippy Chaps, gave the girls the final boost they needed to take them into pole position.

This event raised £875 from donations on the door as well as cake sales, accessory stalls and sales of Hippychick products from a stand set up in her sitting room.

Katie Edmondson, from Children’s Hospice South West, said: "Both teams showed great entrepreneurial prowess in order to grow the initial investment of £50 and they’ve had a lot of fun along the way.

"The funds raised from Hippychick’s participation in the £50 Challenge will allow us to continue to support local life-limited children and their families at our Charlton Farm hospice."