SWINDON'S Tesco Extra store will be used to launch the company's charity for 2005. Tesco has chosen Age Concern as its charity of the year for 2005 and is aiming to raise £2m during the year.

One of the 12 national launches will be at Tesco Extra on Ocotal Way on January 17 and will feature Gina Akers from Channel 4's The Salon.