AN electricity firm is inviting young people's charities to apply to be adopted by it.

The London Electricity (LE) Group, which has a call centre at Doxford Park, Sunderland, is offering charities the chance to benefit from up to £100,000.

The chosen area of children and youth projects will be supported by employee fundraising and match-funding by the firm.

The deadline for applications is Monday. Applicants should write to Catherine Kinman or Isabel Brown c/o Corporate Affairs, LE Group, Templar House, 81-87 High Holborn, London, WC1V 6NU.