CHICKS (Country Holidays for Inner City Kids)
 

CHICKS (Country Holidays for Inner City Kids) was the Northern Ball 2011 charity where a rprize draw took place at the event raising funds for the cause.

CHICKS  is a children's charity that aims to provide life enhancing respite breaks to as many disadvantaged children as possible.  CHICKS provide free six-day respite breaks for disadvantaged children from across the UK, who would not otherwise have a break in that year.

The children CHICKS support come from a variety of backgrounds – those living in poverty, children that are being neglected or abused, either mentally, physically or sexually, children who have lost parents or even children who are full time young carers.

CHICKS has two retreats, one based in Brentor, near Tavistock, Devon and the other based in Tywardreath, near Par in Cornwall. Both retreats take a maximum of 16 children at one time; 8 boys and 8 girls, within an 8-11 or 12-15 age range, which ensures a friendly and supportive “family” atmosphere. The children take part in a host of fun activities, leaving with lots of wonderful memories and new friends.
 
By giving the gift of hope, CHICKS aims to help such children realise that there can be a better future. A future in which, they are respected, loved and valued – taking with them happy memories, which will always be there to strengthen them when times are hard.
 
For further information on CHICKS please click here