Agents and an office pug have helped raised a record-breaking £9,000 for a local children’s hospital.

Staff from independent agent Penny & Sinclair, including the office dog Dexter, took part in the five-mile OX5 Run last month to raise funds for The Oxford Hospitals Charity.

The 24 runners raised the highest amount from any corporate fundraising for the event.

Penny & Sinclair was in the top 5% of JustGiving fundraisers in March, out of more than 40,000 participants.

The charity is raising money for the children’s unit at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford to build additional accommodation of 60 rooms for parents staying over to look after their child.

The agency said in a statement: “After years of taking part in the OX5 Run event, Penny & Sinclair staff visited the children’s hospital to meet the staff and see where all the money raised is spent.

“The charity and hospital staff are fantastic, brightening the lives of children and parents affected by their illnesses and it’s apparent how important every penny raised is.

“Following the record-breaking fundraising, the team will be visiting the hospital again this month.

“Taking the staff and other companies around the hospital and wards is a fantastic way to motivate the teams to take part in more fundraising charity events within the local community and encourage other people to do so for this amazing cause.”