The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company has raised more than £1,300 by taking part in a ’Movember’ challenge.

Nine men took the Movember pledge, which means they committed to growing and grooming a moustache over the course of the month of November.

They aimed to raise £1,000 for the charity, which exists to change the face of men’s health on a global scale, focusing on mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer.

Engineering workshop manager Bob Docherty was awarded the top ’tache prize and technical manager Juan Qualtrough was named runner-up.

They also organised an office bake-off, which provided all members of the team to get involved in fundraising activities. Staff were invited to bring in home-baked goods to be judged and sold, generating an additional £320 for Movember.

Steam Packet Company managing director Brian Thomson was among the team that sported a moustache throughout November.

He said: ’Men are dying younger than women for largely preventable reasons, and by 2030, Movember is aiming to reduce the number of men dying prematurely by 25%.

’We fully support this ambitious goal and the positive impact that Movember is having around the world.

’I am proud of everyone in the company’s commitment to Movember. From those that grew - in some cases questionable - facial fuzz, to everyone that participated in the office bake-off or simply donated - there’s been a real sense of camaraderie in the office.

’We are delighted to have exceeded our fundraising goal and make this donation to Movember. It’s not too late to donate and if you would like to support us, please head to https://uk.movember.com/team/2406282’