Nine charities based in Cornwall have received donations of £1,000 each after being nominated by members of the public.

The Movement for Good awards were set up by specialist insurer Ecclesiastical and will see a total of £1 million given to charities across the UK this summer.

Members of the public were invited to nominate causes close to their hearts, with 500 awards of £1,000 available for donation.

BF Adventure at Halvasso, The Flicka Foundation at Mabe, Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust and The Last Chance Hotel at Redruth are among the charities in Cornwall getting money.

Also receiving a donation will be Cornwall Hospice Care, Ghost Fishing UK that has relocated to Cornwall, Penhaligon's Friends, The Ideas Partnership UK involving churches in North Cornwall and Livewire Youth Project in Saltash.

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Mark Hews, group CEO of Ecclesiastical, said: “We have seen an overwhelming public response to our Movement for Good awards and would like to thank every single person who took the time to nominate a good cause.

"It’s clear that people care deeply about those in need in their region at what is an incredibly testing time for many, and from looking at the nomination data locally, animal and wildlife organisations seem to hold a particularly fond place in the hearts of residents.

“We are owned by a charity which means all available profits can be given to the good causes that are so important to our customers.

"We know that £1,000 can make a huge difference to the incredible work that charities do and we’re looking forward to seeing how this financial boost will change lives for the better.”

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Later this summer, a further ten charities will also be chosen by a panel of judges to receive £50,000 from Ecclesiastical, to be put towards the advancement of education, skills, arts, culture and heritage, as well as citizenship or community development.

Charities can apply for a grant from June 15, with applications being assessed against four key areas: impact and effectiveness, sustainability, innovation, and care and compassion.

The successful charities will be announced from September 21.

For more information visit www.ecclesiastical.com/movementforgood