Win a day at the David Beckham Academy by entering Crimestoppers' Christmas card competition

The charity Crimestoppers has launched a nationwide competition for young people to design its 2010 Christmas card with great prizes to be won. [July 2009]

The competition, which has been divided into three age categories, gives the winning entrants an opportunity for their designs to be seen by thousands of people across the country.

As crime rates rise at Christmas, Crimestoppers want entrants to highlight this on their designs. The categories and age groups are as follows:

Age 5-10

Burglary – combine a Christmas message with a warning about the rise of burglary at Christmas. WIN a Nintendo DS Lite or a trip to Legoland.

Age 11-16

Drink-driving – combine a Christmas message with a warning about the risks of drink-driving at Christmas. WIN an iPod Touch or a day at the David Beckham Academy.

Age 16-21

Domestic violence - combine a Christmas message with a warning about the rise of domestic violence at Christmas. WIN £200 of shopping vouchers.

Matthew Wilk, Crimestoppers' Head of Youth, said: “Crimestoppers wants to tap into the creativity and imagination of young people for this competition which we hope will result in some eye-catching and unusual designs for our Christmas card. We also want them to reflect on some very serious crime issues which can affect people during the festive period.”

The closing date for entries is 5pm Friday 8 January. Find out further details about the Christmas Card Competition, how to enter and download the poster.

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For more information contact Crimestoppers' press office.

Notes to editors

• Crimestoppers is an independent charity which helps the police to solve crimes, making communities safer. It does this by operating the 24/7 telephone number 0800 555 111 which people can ring to pass on information about crimes anonymously. They can also use our ‘giving information' form via our website www.crimestoppers-uk.org
• Around 19 people are arrested and charged every day as a result of information given to Crimestoppers. One person every four days is charged with murder.
• Since Crimestoppers began in 1988, it has received over a million actionable calls, resulting in over 91,000 arrests and charges. Over £167 million worth of property has been recovered and over £160 million worth of drugs.
• In 2006, Crimestoppers launched the UK's Most Wanted on its website which allows the public to view images of criminals and pass on vital information about their whereabouts. It has been highly successful with over 500 arrests to date from 2.5 thousand appeals posted.
• Crimestoppers UK was founded by Lord Ashcroft, KCMG, Chairman of Trustees. In 1988, he launched Crimestoppers in the Metropolitan Police area. Crimestoppers ‘call to action' is built on a three-way partnership between the business community, the police and the media.
• In September 2007, Crimestoppers launched a youth website www.shadowcs.co.uk which allows young people to give information anonymously online.