Charities

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At the Cosplay Market we strive to give back to the community. Each event that we do features a different charity that we believe in and support.

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CM Sydney 2026 Elected Charity

Twenty10

Twenty10 is a Sydney-based, non-profit organization in New South Wales, Australia, that provides specialized services for LGBTQIA+ young people aged 12–25, including housing, mental health counselling, and social support. They also offer a safe space for those experiencing issues at home, homelessness, or seeking community

Raised: $501 AUD

CM Perth 2026 Elected Charity

SABBR

SABBR’s mission is to provide the best care for dogs that need a new home - they are committed to the rescue, rehabilitation, rehoming and responsible ownership of Staffordshire Bull terriers and Bully breed dogs, including cross breeds.

Raised: $701.21 AUD
A tan and white dog with a purple collar sitting on a concrete surface beneath a large wooden pavilion, with its tongue out and looking to the side.

Happy Tails Rescue

CM Brisbane 2025 Elected Charity

Happy Tails Animal Rescue are a not-for-profit, no-kill pet rescue charity based in South East QLD. They are committed to taking in dogs, cats, kittens and puppies that find themselves in need. Their mission is to re-write their tales into ones with a happily ever after!

Logo for Happy Tails Animal Rescue Inc. featuring a silhouette of a dog and cat inside a circular brushstroke.

Raised: $886 AUD

Two black cockatoos with distinctive crests perched on a wooden branch inside an enclosure with a wire fence.

Kaarakin Black Cockatoo Conservation Centre

CM Perth 2025 Elected Charity

Kaarakin Black Cockatoo Conservation Centre is a specialist wildlife centre located in Perth, Western Australia, dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of sick and injured wild native black cockatoos. They are the only facility dedicated to the conservation and rehabilitation of black cockatoos in Australia.

Silhouette of a flying animal, possibly a bat, with upward wings and tail visible.

Raised: $941.44AUD

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Stride Mental Health

CMC 2024 Elected Charity

Stride Mental Health provides mental health services to help create the life you want and supported residential housing for young people and adults with a diagnosed mental health condition. Alongside this they offer early intervention supports to help young people have a better day, today and tomorrow.

Logo for STRIDE with the tagline 'For better mental health' in purple text.

Raised: $795 AUD

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Transcend

CM 2023 Elected Charity

Transcend Australia is a service provider and community support organisation that systemically advocates for improvements to systems and services so that the future for our youth is stronger and healthier. Transcend Australia works to uphold the rights of trans, gender diverse and non-binary young Australians and to support their families.

Logo of Transcend Australia with a stylized blue and gray icon and the company name in blue text.
Logo of Transcend Australia with a stylized blue and gray icon and the company name in blue text.

Raised: $860 AUD