HE usually spends his days at the helm of a top company.

But later this month, David Harris will put in an eight hour shift of squash to raise money for families in need.

Mr Harris, 42, the managing director of modular manufacturing company Britspace, in Gilberdyke, will play about 20 games of the punishing sport in his fundraising effort.

He will undertake the challenge at the David Lloyd Leisure Club in Kingswood on Saturday, April 24.

"I did the New York marathon about five years ago now and thought it was time to do something again," said Mr Harris, who lives in Beverley.

As the captain of the first team of Beverley Squash Club, Mr Harris is certainly familiar with the sport – but playing for eight hours will be a totally different ball game for him.

He admits it is not going to be easy.

"It will be hard work, but I am looking forward to raising the money," he said.

"Working in the construction industry, I am aware of a lot of local families that are struggling.

"It has been a difficult time for everyone recently, and I wanted to do something to help to support local families in need.

"The idea has been really well received. Everyone seems really keen to help."