We believe in fighting AIDS worldwide and to do this to the best of our ability we know that we have to operate at both a global and local level to reach as many people as we possibly can.

For this reason the Mercury Phoenix Trust is launching a unique and exciting new initiative called the Freddie For A Day Global Charity Network.

The Freddie For A Day Global Charity Network aims to use the life and legacy of Freddie Mercury to bring together as many AIDS related charities as possible from around the globe and join them together, as Official Affiliated Charities, each year in Freddie's memory to celebrate his birthday on September 5th.

We are looking to find one charity partner from each country around the world to join our network each year in the fight against AIDS.

By joining us we will give you access to a fully licensed Freddie For A Day pack of materials to help you to promote the Freddie For A Day initiative: images of Freddie, the FFAD logo and a FFAD poster so you can host your very own local Freddie For A Day fundraising events or initiatives. We can also help you source costumes and moustaches.

The difference with our network is that any money you raise for your AIDS related charity you get to keep and distribute as you normally would, all we would need is to know what you did, how you did it and how much you raised for this special event.

• You must be a registered charity.
• Go to the JOIN US section.
• Tell us which country you are based in and a bit more about your charity
• We will then review all submissions and contact the selected partners for this year by email and give you access to the relevant details and pack
• Our aim is to have one partner in every country, so it doesn't matter what size you are, we are interested in working with as many people as possible.

If you have any questions, please contact globalnetwork@mercuryphoenixtrust.com

Freddie For A Day is a celebration of the life of Freddie Mercury which is held on 5th September, Freddie's birthday, and aims to bring people together to dress up as Freddie to raise awareness for the Mercury Phoenix Trust - Fighting AIDS Worldwide - and money for the Official Affiliated Charities. For full information click here.

The Freddie For A Day Global Charity Network aims to use the life and legacy of Freddie Mercury to bring together as many other AIDS related charities as possible from around the globe and join them together, as Official Affiliated Charities, each year in Freddie's memory to celebrate his birthday on September 5th.

Go to www.freddieforaday.com/joinus, tell us which country you are based in and a bit more about your charity. We will then review all submissions and contact the selected partners for this year by email and give you access to the relevant details and asset pack. .

The size of your charity does not matter. You must be a registered charity actively raising funds for HIV/AIDS.

This is because we are in our first year and looking to build slowly and successfully.

Yes, you can. Applications for the FFAD Global Charity will be reviewed every year, so even if you did not apply successfully this year, your charity can re-apply for next year.

Whatever you like! Freddie loved to party, so that is a great place to start. You simply have to put on a fun event at a venue of your choice that includes activities to raise funds for your charity. For example you could hold a rock disco, an auction or Queen karaoke night, you could book your local Queen tribute act or put on a comedy evening... as long as you all dress up in the spirit of Freddie with a moustache, have a great time and most importantly raise funds.

Once you have been accepted you with receive an e-mail with links to download all of the following promotional assets, all of which must be used responsibly and for the sole purpose of creating promotional materials e.g. programmes, flyers, banner and boards. They are not for creating merchandise for re-sale.

• What is FFAD / MPT Leaflets
• Hi-Res FFAD and MPT Logos
• Buttons and Banners for websites / blogs etc
• One Hi-Res version of a Freddie Mercury photo
• One Hi-Res version of the Freddie Mercury illustration
• Low res images of a selection of different costumes as seen on FFAD site
• Poster template
• Flyer template
• PSD file of the FFAD moustache
• A unique code to enable Official Affliated Charities to purchase Freddie Mercury moustaches and costumes from the FFAD online shop at specially discounted prices

You will also be provided with contact details for phone and online support.

Yes, you can.

No, not without a separate licence from the Mercury Phoenix Trust.

Yes you can, once you are accepted as our charity for 2011 we will give you details of who to contact in your country or region so you can look to work together in promoting your event.

Use it yourselves to help the Mercury Phoenix Trust fight AIDS worldwide. Our network enables you to distribute monies raised as you normally would. All we would like to know is what you did, how you did it and how much you raised.

As an Official Freddie For A Day 2011 Affiliated Charity, you will receive links to download the following assets:

• What is FFAD / MPT Leaflets
• Hi-Res FFAD and MPT Logos
• Buttons and Banners for websites / blogs etc
• One Hi-Res version of a Freddie Mercury photo
• One Hi-Res version of the Freddie Mercury illustration
• Low res images of a selection of different costumes as seen on FFAD site
• Poster template
• Flyer template
• PSD file of the FFAD moustache
• A unique code to enable Official Affiliated Charities to purchase Freddie Mercury moustaches and costumes from the FFAD online shop at specially discounted prices

You will also be provided with contact details for phone and online support.

Please note that these assets must be used responsibly and for the sole purpose of creating promotional materials e.g. programmes, flyers, banner and boards. They are not for creating merchandise for re-sale.