CHRISTMAS may still be three months away, but a building society is asking for help in designing its festive cards.

The Reading branch of the Leeds Building Society is appealing for young people aged between five and 11, and 12 and 18, to enter its Christmas card competition, with the two winning entries being included in packs that will go on sale across the country from November 17.

The schools the two winners attend will each receive £250 to be spent on wellbeing initiatives, and money raised from the sale of the cards will go to Samaritans.

Richard Fearon, Deputy Chief Executive Officer at Leeds Building Society, said: “We believe the donation of all proceeds raised through our Christmas cards campaign demonstrates our commitment to Samaritans.

“The involvement of members and colleagues in our first national charity partnership has been incredible and we’re looking forward to receiving entries from children in the communities we operate in.”

Entry forms can be picked up from the branch in Cross Street, with the competition closing on October 10.