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Business leaders from across the North West have been embracing the spirit of Christmas by donating their time and money to helping those less fortunate.

From making sure no one spends Christmas Day alone to donating thousands to a man walking from John O’Groats to Land’s End wearing nothing but speedos for charity, there's been a big effort from companies and bosses in Manchester, Liverpool and further afield to do something selfless this festive season.

Below is BusinessLive's selection from across the North West:

Three Salford Quays firms donate scores of gifts to children in need

Scores of children in need have received gifts thanks to the generosity of staff at three Salford Quays companies.

More than 100 items were donated to a Christmas appeal by the Wood Street Mission charity by colleagues at fund management and corporate advisory business Infinity Asset Management, property sales, lettings and management agency Beyond Residential and Buzz Property Maintenance, which are all part of the Infinity group of companies.

Wood Street Mission, which is in its 150th year, helps children and families in need across Manchester and Salford.

The charity has a Christmas shop where parents and carers can pick presents for children aged up to 14.

Infinity, Beyond and Buzz Property Maintenance staff donated a variety of toys, from stocking fillers to larger items, along with selection boxes, clothes, footballs, baby walkers and make-up.