CALL centre staff in Sunderland took part in circus capers as part of a fundraising day.

Staff at London Electricity's Doxford customer contact centre raised funds for the NSPCC, Downs Syndrome NE, Weston Spirit, Farrindgon Kids and Just4kids.

They hurled custard pies at managers in the stocks and took part in an egg and spoon obstacle course, guess who's in the lion costume and hoop the prize contests.

Everyone was asked to make a donation at the door, and popcorn, candyfloss and toffee apples were on sale.

It raised more than £550, which London Electricity matched to make £1,100