Christmas 2013 - VIP Charity Poll 1#

[xxMATTGxx]

First of, I would like to apologise for the delay in getting the first poll out. We had to double check with a few things in the background and also with the owners of Habbox in regards of this still going ahead. Enough of that business, let's get down to the poll.

Due to the amount of charities this won't be the final poll - This poll will be used to short-list them and then we will have another poll to decide which charity Habbox will support this year.

I hope that makes sense and if it doesn't them feel free to ask me questions. The poll is multiple choice so you don't have to pick just one at this stage.

NBCS - http://www.nbcs.org.uk/who-we-are

The National Blind Children's Society's mission is to enable children and young people who are blind or partially sighted to achieve their educational and recreational goals.

Russ Foundation - http://www.russfoundation.in/

Russ Foundation is focused to create sustainable and culturally relevant solutions by enabling communities to break the longstanding obstacles for their development. The primary object of Russ Foundation is to improve the quality of life of the children, women and the community at large.

Teenage Cancer Trust - http://www.teenagecancertrust.org/

Our vision is a future where young people’s lives don’t stop because they have cancer. We make sure they’re treated as young people first, cancer patients second and everything we do aims to improve their quality of life and chances of survival.

Laila Milly Foundation - http://www.lailamillyfoundation.org.uk

“The aim of our charity is to raise funds for a Children’s day nursery, providing care for children aged 3 months to 5 years with serious illnesses and complex conditions.”

Shelter - http://www.shelter.org.uk/

Shelter is a charity that works to alleviate the distress caused by homelessness and bad housing.

The Trussell Trust - http://www.trusselltrust.org/foodbank-projects

Every day people in the UK go hungry for reasons ranging from redundancy to receiving an unexpected bill on a low income. Trussell Trust foodbanks provide a minimum of three days emergency food and support to people experiencing crisis in the UK.

BEAT - www.b-eat.co.uk/support-us/

Beat provides helplines, online support and a network of UK-wide self-help groups to help adults and young people in the UK beat their eating disorders

Unique - http://www.rarechromo.org/html/home.asp

Unique is a source of information and support to families and individuals affected by any rare chromosome disorder and to the professionals who work with them. Unique is a UK-based charity but welcomes members worldwide. Membership of Unique is free but the group receives no government funding and is heavily reliant on donations and fundraising to continue its work. Please help us in whatever way you can.

OII Australia – Intersex Australia - http://oii.org.au/category/comment/personal-stories/#


The Organisation Internationale des Intersexués (OII) is the world’s largest intersex organization with members representing almost all known intersex variations. OII has affiliates in twenty countries, on six continents, speaking ten languages including Mandarin Chinese and Arabic.

Scout Association - http://scouts.org.uk/home/

Scouts is all about fun, challenges and adventure.

We are the UK's biggest mixed youth organisation. We change lives by offering 6- to 25-year-olds fun and challenging activities, unique experiences, everyday adventure and the chance to help others so that we make a positive impact in communities.

Scouts helps children and young adults reach their full potential. Scouts develop skills including teamwork, time management, leadership, initiative, planning, communication, self-motivation, cultural awareness and commitment. We help young people to get jobs, save lives and even change the world.

Child's Play - http://www.childsplaycharity.org

Child's Play seeks to improve the lives of children in hospitals around the world through the kindness and generosity of the video game industry and the power of player.

Médecins sans Frontières (Doctors without Borders) - http://www.msf.org

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from healthcare. MSF offers assistance to people based on need, irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation.

Shelter Box - http://www.shelterbox.org/

We provide emergency shelter and lifesaving supplies for families around the world who are affected by disasters, at the time when they need it the most.

We are now firmly established at the forefront of disaster relief and our work constantly earns the respect of outside agencies.

Headway - https://www.headway.org.uk/home.aspx

To promote understanding of all aspects of brain injury and to provide information, support and services to people with a brain injury, their families and carers.

Cancer Research UK - http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-us/what-we-do/

Our main purpose is simple: to save lives by preventing, controlling and curing cancer. We do this through our world-class research into over 200 types of cancer, all of which is entirely funded by our supporters.

Ronald McDonald House Charities - http://www.rmhc.org.uk/

Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) is an independent Charity which aims to provide free ‘home away from home’ accommodation at hospitals across the UK, enabling families to stay close to their child and maintain a degree of normal family life.

Dogs Trust - http://www.dogstrust.org.uk

Founded in 1891, Dogs Trust (formerly the National Canine Defence League) is the largest dog welfare charity in the UK. Our mission is to bring about the day when all dogs can enjoy a happy life, free from the threat of unnecessary destruction.

RSPCA - http://www.rspca.org.uk/home

We're the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) and we've been here, looking out for animals, since 1824.

It's our vision to work for a world in which all humans respect and live in harmony with all other members of the animal kingdom.

Help for Heroes - http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/

Our mission is to deliver an enduring national network of support for our wounded and their families. We will inspire and enable those who have made sacrifices on our behalf to achieve their full potential.

The war in Afghanistan may be nearly over, but for those who have suffered life-changing injuries, their battles are just beginning. We will not let them fight these battles alone.

The Trevor Project - http://www.thetrevorproject.org/

Founded in 1998 by the creators of the Academy Award®-winning short film TREVOR, The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13-24.

Time To Change - http://www.time-to-change.org.uk/

Mental health problems are common - but nearly nine out of ten people who experience them say they face stigma and discrimination as a result. This can be even worse than the symptoms themselves. Time to Change is England's biggest programme to challenge mental health stigma and discrimination.

uk4u Thanks! - http://www.uk4u.org/

Providing a little Christmas cheer to UK Armed Forces overseas every year. We ensure that all Servicemen and Servicewomen who are serving away at Christmas receive a box, whether they are in the Army, Royal Navy or the Royal Air Force, and wherever they are in the world.

Mencap - http://www.mencap.org.uk/about-us

Mencap is the leading voice of learning disability. Everything we do is about valuing and supporting people with a learning disability, and their families and carers.

OCD-UK - http://www.ocduk.org

OCD-UK is the charity dedicated to improving the mental health and well-being of almost one million people in the UK whose lives are affected by Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.

Action for Children - http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/

Action for Children supports and speaks out for the UK's most vulnerable and neglected children and young people, for as long as it takes to make a difference in their lives...

Salvation Army - http://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/

The Salvation Army is a worldwide Christian church and registered charity

Working in 126 countries, demonstrating Christian principles through practical support; offering unconditional friendship, and very practical help to people of all ages, backgrounds and needs.

SANDS - http://www.uk-sands.org/

Sands supports anyone who has been affected by the death of a baby before, during or shortly after birth. We offer emotional support and information for parents, grandparents, siblings, children, families and friends, health professionals and others. - See more at: http://www.uk-sands.org/support#sthash.2DsnpODY.dpuf

Barnardo's - http://www.barnardos.org.uk/

Barnardo’s believes in children regardless of their circumstances, gender, race, disability or behaviour. Our purpose as a charity today is to transform the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children

We believe in the abused, the most vulnerable, the forgotten and the neglected. We will support them, stand up for them and bring out the best in each and every child.

Parkinson's UK - http://www.parkinsons.org.uk/

We're the Parkinson's support and research charity. For more than 40 years we've been working to find a cure and improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson's.

Medicinema - http://www.medicinema.org.uk/

MediCinema improves the difficult reality of being in hospital or places of care for patients and their families by bringing them genuine movie-going experiences to make them feel better.

Kidney Kids Scotland - http://www.kidneykids.org.uk/

Kidney Kids Scotland was founded as a Charitable Trust in July 2000 to help children with renal illness and their families.

Families continue to be a priority for the Charity ensuring they are supported when they most need it. These families come from ALL over Scotland.

NSPCC - http://www.nspcc.org.uk/

The NSPCC is inspired by a belief that we can make a difference for all children. That’s why we aim to end cruelty to children in the UK. Even if it takes many generations to realise it, we achieve much more for children by having this inspirational vision.

drop4drop - www.drop4drop.org.uk

drop4drop's mission is to help alleviate the global water crisis, by giving individuals and businesses the opportunity to offset their water consumption, delivering efficient and accountable clean water projects across the developing world.

Make-A-Wish Foundation UK - http://www.make-a-wish.org.uk/

Make-A-Wish aims to grant 1,000 wishes per year and to do this we need YOUR help. Even the smallest donation goes a long way and is used to continue our vital work.

The Perthes Association - http://www.perthes.org.uk/

Helping children with Osteochondritis PERTHES ASSOCIATION is an entirely Voluntary Organisation, founded in Birmingham in 1976 and was registered as a charity in 1977; in 1991 the charity moved to Guildford in Surrey and became a National Charity. Our registered charity Number is : 326161

Disaster Emergency Committee (DEC) - http://www.dec.org.uk/about-dec

The DEC brings 14 leading UK aid charities together in times of crisis: Action Aid, Age International, British Red Cross, CAFOD, Care International, Christian Aid, Concern Worldwide, Islamic Relief, Merlin, Oxfam, Plan UK, Save the Children, Tearfund and World Vision; all collectively raising money to reach those in need quickly.

Lymphoma Association - http://www.lymphomas.org.uk/

Supporting people affected by lymphatic cancer. Every 40 minutes someone in the UK is diagnosed with lymphoma. With your help we can make sure that everyone affected by lymphoma receives the best possible information and support, treatment and care.

Radio Lollipop - http://radiolollipop.org/

Radio Lollipop gives young patients a voice and a choice during their stay. While they can´t say "no" to taking their medicine or receiving treatment, they can request their favourite songs, win prizes and hear their own voices on the radio.

[FlyingJesus]

Anyone caught voting for Dogs Trust will be thrashed mercilessly with an electric whip

[xxMATTGxx]

Anyone caught voting for Dogs Trust will be thrashed mercilessly with an electric whip

Probably going to have use that more than once then...

[Kardan]

How will the shortlist be determined? Top 5? Or just the ones that are a significant way above the rest?

[OldLoveSong]

EXCUSE ME WHERE ARE THE CAT CHARITIES.............

[Explorator]

EXCUSE ME WHERE ARE THE CAT CHARITIES.............

They have 9 lives though.

I've never actually came across a cat charity before.

[xxMATTGxx]

How will the shortlist be determined? Top 5? Or just the ones that are a significant way above the rest?

It was the top 5 last year so I would probably use the same concept again this year.

[FlyingJesus]

http://www.cats.org.uk/


But 4real if you'd rather pay for dog food than help put an end to pandemic tragedies that affect millions upon millions of lives constantly then you need to have your voting rights taken away until you pass a basic IQ and humanity test

[-:Undertaker:-]

I voted for the UK-based charities which focus on either children with cancer/diseases, the Scouts or armed forces ones.

A good selection this year, i'm pretty happy with all the possible charities and will be pleased on whatever result really provided it doesn't go to either of the two PC 'charities': the Trevor Project and Intersex Australia - and on top of what Tom said, the animal charities.

In my eyes humans come before animals and Britons come before the rest of the world.

[Demi]

I will definitely be donating just because of this