Cornwall Twestival Local
Dates and Venue TBC.

Twestival was born out of the idea that if cities are able to collaborate on an international scale, but work from a local level, it would result in a spectacular impact. While Twestival Global put the spotlight around one cause, Twestival Local is encouraging cities around the world to host events in support a local cause.

100% of the proceeds from these events will go direct to the local not-for-profit selected. Everyone involved with Twestival is a volunteer; majority are crowdsourced using Twitter. Cities are asked to set a fundraising goal for their event, but it is much more than reaching a financial target. Twestival Local is a fantastic opportunity to connect with people in your community.

The goal is to give people a chance to feel they are contributing to a larger social initiative, but bring the cause a little closer to home.

More information

Twitter - www.twitter.com/twestivalcor
Blog - http://cornwall.twestival.com

We want YOU to Choose the Official Cornwall Twestival Local Charity.

The charity with the most votes will receive the money raised from the event!

Charities must

- be a registered charity
- operate or be based in Cornwall

Funds may not be spent on the advancement of religion or politics (including supporting the core activities of religious or political groups).

You can nominate a charity and/or vote for one of the charities below.

***Following the first organiser committee meeting it has been decided to allow voting to continue for another 7 days. This is to allow all the charities a fair chance to inform their supporters of the vote. Following the vote the charity with the most votes will be submitted to the Global team for authorisation and background checks. This represents an extension to the voting of 7 days.****

If you have any questions please email: cornwalltwestival@googlemail.com

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1. 527 votes

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   CHICKS (Country Holidays for Inner City Kids)

   CHICKS is a registered children’s charity which offers FREE 6-day residential respite breaks for disadvantaged children at their centres at Tywardreath and Brentor. The children CHICKS helps are those growing up in poverty, children who have been abused, neglected or children in care. Some of t... more

   CHICKS is a registered children’s charity which offers FREE 6-day residential respite breaks for disadvantaged children at their centres at Tywardreath and Brentor. The children CHICKS helps are those growing up in poverty, children who have been abused, neglected or children in care. Some of the children CHICKS help are young carers. During their week long break children receive as much care, attention and support as possible; enjoying a wealth of experiences from pony trekking to rock climbing, as well as the opportunity to make new and often long lasting friendships. CHICKS’ holidays are fun, friendly, challenging, caring and make a difference.
   At CHICKS children can be children.

   by anonymous | 2 comments
2. 170 votes

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   YMCA Cornwall

   YMCA Cornwall though affiliated to YMCA England is an autonomous organisation that exists to meet the needs of the community that it serves through its centres in Penzance and Redruth.

   The work that YMCA Cornwall currently undertakes supports in excess of 500 young people each year aged 8-25 y... more

   YMCA Cornwall though affiliated to YMCA England is an autonomous organisation that exists to meet the needs of the community that it serves through its centres in Penzance and Redruth.

   The work that YMCA Cornwall currently undertakes supports in excess of 500 young people each year aged 8-25 years of age. Some of these young people have housing problems and are homeless or sleeping rough. Working closely with other local organisations we aim to give advice, seek and secure accommodation and support them in maintaining their accommodation. We also provide youth clubs, training and activities for young people to help develop their mind, body and spirit and to assist them in reaching their full potential.

   West Cornwall is an area that experiences high levels of poverty and most of the young people that we work with face many challenging issues and by creating an environment where they can feel safe, develop trust and receive training and support we attempt to assist them with their needs.

   We are always looking for the opportunity to work with more young people and to assist them in their endeavours to build a positive future. Help us to help more young people!

   by Emma O'Neill | 5 comments
3. 37 votes

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   ShelterBox

   ShelterBox is an international disaster relief charity based in Helston, Cornwall. They deliver emergency disaster relief across the globe, as quickly as possible, to the people who need it most. ShelterBox relies entirely on donations to make their work possible, without the continued generous s... more

   ShelterBox is an international disaster relief charity based in Helston, Cornwall. They deliver emergency disaster relief across the globe, as quickly as possible, to the people who need it most. ShelterBox relies entirely on donations to make their work possible, without the continued generous support of the Cornish community they could not continue delivering aid and saving lives.

   by anonymous | 0 comments
4. 14 votes

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   Penhaligon's Friends

   Penhaligon's Friends is a Cornish charity supporting bereaved children, young people, parents and carers throughout the county.

   They offer children and young people the chance to meet others and share their experiences, as well as practical resources for children and parents.

   I am putting them... more

   Penhaligon's Friends is a Cornish charity supporting bereaved children, young people, parents and carers throughout the county.

   They offer children and young people the chance to meet others and share their experiences, as well as practical resources for children and parents.

   I am putting them forward after learning about the valuable work they do.

   by Cornwall Twestival | 0 comments
5. 12 votes

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   Cornwall Hospice Care

   by anonymous | 0 comments
6. 4 votes

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   The ShelterBox Trust

   by anonymous | 0 comments
7. 3 votes

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   St Austell Brewery Charitable Trust

   The St Austell Brewery Charitable Trust was set up to act independently to the brewery with the aim of raising and donating funds to good causes and local charities within the St Austell Brewery trading area, which covers the whole of Cornwall but also includes Devon, Dorset and Somerset.

   Since... more

   The St Austell Brewery Charitable Trust was set up to act independently to the brewery with the aim of raising and donating funds to good causes and local charities within the St Austell Brewery trading area, which covers the whole of Cornwall but also includes Devon, Dorset and Somerset.

   Since its launch in 2003, the Trust has raised more than £155,000 for charities across the region. This year, the Charitable Trusts main beneficiary is Cornwall Hospice Care, but many other local charities will benefit from the continued funds raised throughout 2009.

   by anonymous | 0 comments
8. 2 votes

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   Pants (Cornish cancer charity) http://www.pantsmatters.org.uk

   PANTS is an organisation formed to raise awareness of Gynae Cancers, Women's Health and Testicular Cancer.

   by anonymous | 0 comments
9. 1 votes

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   Shelter Box

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10. 1 votes

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    The Merlin Project

    Merlin Project Mission:-
    To create develop and sustain a centre of excellence for the delivery of treatments, support and fellowship to those people living with Multiple Sclerosis, their families and their carers.
    General Info:-
    MS can be called a 'young persons' disease as most people are ... more

    Merlin Project Mission:-
    To create develop and sustain a centre of excellence for the delivery of treatments, support and fellowship to those people living with Multiple Sclerosis, their families and their carers.
    General Info:-
    MS can be called a 'young persons' disease as most people are diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 40 years. The symptoms can disable very rapidly, or remain relatively mild, but the way the disease affects an individual is unpredictable. There is currently no cure for MS but treatments are available for the symptoms at the Merlin Project

    by anonymous | 0 comments