This Saturday (8 August), three staff from TSB’s mortgage intermediary team will compete in the London Triathlon to raise money for Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Appeal.

Over 100 TSB Partners have been encouraged to take part in the event by TSB’s chief executive, Paul Pester. The #BeatTheBoss challenge includes a personal commitment from him to sponsor all TSB Partners participating in the event £50 for a charity of their choice. As an added incentive, Pester promised to double his sponsorship for any TSB Partner who beats his time – so he could be shelling out as much as £10,000.

Leann, Louise and Pete from Team Mortgage Intermediaries are hoping to raise £250 for Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Appeal, which will help the charity to provide cutting edge, life-saving equipment, family accommodation and arts, music and play therapy for patients and their families at Bristol Children’s Hospital.

Leann Caines, assistant manager, said: “I’m really excited to be taking part in The London Triathlon. Our CEO, Paul Pester, has challenged us to beat his time, and I will do my best to do just that and top up the fundraising pot further. It will be great fun and it’s all for a great cause too, raising vital funds for the Grand Appeal.”

Pester added: “I’m delighted that Team Mortgage Intermediaries have signed up to take part in this year’s London Triathlon. I know lots of Partners have been training hard to beat my time so the pressure is definitely on!

“The London Triathlon is a fantastic opportunity to bring together a team of TSB Partners from right across the business to have some fun together and raise as much money for charities across the UK – reinforcing TSB’s commitment to supporting local communities right across Britain.”