The rules of the competition are simple: They have to persuade as many friends and colleagues as they can that they will be the perfect Mencap Santa and ask them to make a small contribution to Mencap via this web page to show their support.

The candidate who raises the most cash will be given the extremely prestigious title of Mencap Santa 2008!

In order to persuade you that they would be the perfect Santa, they have been asked to answer 3 questions.

1. Why does your company need its very own Santa?

2. What special qualities do you have that would make you the perfect Santa for 2008?

3. Santa is responsible for upholding the magic and spirit of Christmas. If you could grant your company one wish this Christmas, what would it be?

If you would like to see who the competitors are from across the UK this year, you can visit their links below:

North West Santas:

www.justgiving.com/davidsampson-nwsanta

North East Santas:

www.justgiving.com/jonny-NESanta

www.justgiving.com/marknesanta

www.justgiving.com/joe-nesanta