Participants in the Exeter Business Games have donated more than £5,400 to the Exeter Foundation.
The total raised during last year's competition was presented to TV chef Michael Caines, a trustee of the Exeter Chiefs inspired charity, at a launch event for the 2013 Exeter Business Games.
He said: "On behalf of the Exeter Foundation I would like to extend my thanks to all the companies, employees and supporters of the Exeter Business games. Your generosity and participation in the games has helped many local projects."
A total of 25 teams from Exeter-based business took part in the 2012 games and between them raised £2,735.84. Thomson Reuters generously matched the funding by donating £2,700; bringing the total to £5,435.84.
Annette Grahns, of Thomson Reuters, said: "Everyone from Thomson Reuters who takes part in the Business Games absolutely loves it and we felt that matching the donations from everyone else was an apt gesture."
The Exeter Business Games take place during May and June, promoting networking and employee participation while raising funds for the Exeter Foundation.
Coordinator Debbi Moore said: "The 2012 Games were the most successful so far, and we couldn't have done it without the enthusiasm, commitment and interest from the competing teams.
"Raising money for the Exeter Foundation is a perfect fit with the ethos of the Business Games, with its focus on supporting initiatives in the Exeter region. We know that the money raised will go to a worthwhile cause."
The Exeter Foundation supports local projects and organisations within the greater Exeter area to enhance the lives and surroundings of the people who live and work here.
Applications for the Exeter Business Games 2013 are still open. Details can be found at www.exeterbusinessgames.co.uk
