The Lord Mayor of Bristol’s Children Appeal

The Lord Mayor of Bristol's Children Appeal

3 days ago

Last Chance to Get Tickets! Our Carol Concert Is Next Wednesday🎄

Only a handful of seats left and we’d love to sell out again! Tickets from just £10.00.

On Wednesday 3 December 2025 at 7.00 pm, The Lord Mayor of Bristol's Children Appeal Carol Concert returns, bringing festive music, community spirit and Bristol magic under one incredible roof at the beautiful venue that is St George's Bristol

Featuring performances from the wonderful:
- Bold Brass
- The Bristol Show Choir
- Blackbird Children’s Choir

All helping to raise vital funds for one of Bristol’s oldest charities, supporting disadvantaged children and young people with food, clothing and gifts every Christmas.

It’s nearly here… be part of something special and help make Christmas brighter for Bristol’s children.

Grab your tickets now before they're gone ⬇️
www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk/whats-on/lord-mayor-of-bristol-childrens-appeal-concert/book/888669/

Thank you for helping us spread a little Bristol Christmas magic.
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The Lord Mayor of Bristol's Children Appeal

1 week ago

🎄 Meet the Wonderful Lisa Cadd – Our 2025 Carol Concert Compere! 🎤✨

We’re delighted to announce that this year’s The Lord Mayor of Bristol's Children Appeal Carol Concert will be hosted by the brilliant Lisa Cadd, known to many as The Fuss Free Foodie.

Lisa is generously giving her time completely free of charge to support the charity, and we couldn’t be more grateful. With her warmth, energy and natural connection with audiences, she’s the perfect person to guide us through an evening of festive music, community spirit and fundraising for Bristol children who need it most.

Lisa shared this lovely message with us:
“It’s such a huge privilege to be invited to the Lord Mayor's Charity Concert this year at the stunning and iconic St George's Bristol, one of my favourite venues in Bristol. Hosting the Carol Concert for such an important children's charity is very special, being a mum to two teenage boys.

The joy Christmas can bring is magical – but for some families it’s not always an easy time. The backing of a charity like this can make such a huge difference to how a child will feel about Christmas this year, and for the rest of their lives.

I am beyond happy to be a part of this year's event and look forward to enjoying the evening as much as everyone who will be there!”

We know Lisa will bring something truly special to this year’s concert.

👩‍🍳 About Lisa – The Fuss Free Foodie
Lisa has inspired Bristol’s food lovers for years, from early days running children’s cookery classes to demonstrating alongside top chefs, building a loyal community through her Fuss Free Foodie blog and videos.

She is now a respected judge for:
⭐ The Great Taste Awards
⭐ The British Pie Awards
⭐ Taste of the West

And she recently launched a digital cookery course for teens completing their Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Find her here: @_fussfreefoodie | lnkd.in/eGnNiWzd

🎶 An Evening of Music, Joy & Community
This year’s concert features:
🎺 Bold Brass
🎶 The Bristol Show Choir
🎤 Blackbird Children’s Choir Blackbird Early Years Music

All inside the stunning St George's Bristol, one of the city’s most atmospheric and acoustically beautiful venues.

🎟️ Last Remaining Tickets - Don’t Miss Out!

Help us fill St George’s to the rafters so we can support even more children across Bristol this Christmas.
📅 3rd December 2025
📍 St George’s, Bristol
🎫 Tickets from £10
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The Lord Mayor of Bristol's Children Appeal

3 weeks ago

💛Helping Bristol families this Christmas

Every year, The Lord Mayor of Bristol’s Children Appeal gives vouchers to families who are struggling, referred to us by social workers or recognised local organisations. We’re not able to accept personal applications, but we work closely with those already supporting families who need a little extra help.

In Bristol today, 18,844 children are growing up in relatively low-income families – that’s 23% of all children in the city, higher than the UK average. A further 16,197 children are living in absolute low-income families, where even essentials are difficult to afford. In some neighbourhoods, the situation is even more stark – in Lawrence Hill, over half of all children are living in poverty, and in the Central ward, it’s almost one in two.

This is why support like the The Lord Mayor of Bristol's Children Appeal matters.

This Christmas, the value of each voucher has increased from £50.00 to £60.00, recognising how the rising cost of living has made life even tougher for so many across our city. And for the first time, these vouchers can now be spent on food, children’s clothes or toys, giving families the flexibility to choose what they need most. For some children, it may be the first time they’ve ever had a Christmas present.

Please help us spread the word🙏

Follow and share our posts on Facebook and LinkedIn – the more people who know about the Appeal, the more families we can help.

A huge thank you to all the amazing businesses and individuals who support the charity and help raise the funds that make this possible. We couldn’t do it without you.

If you’d like to get involved, we’d love to hear from you!
info@lordmayorofbristolappeal.com
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The Lord Mayor of Bristol's Children Appeal

3 weeks ago

✨ The Lord Mayor of Bristol's Children Appeal has been making a difference for nearly 100 years. When we asked last year’s Lord Mayor, Cllr Andrew Varney, to reflect on the Appeal, he spoke powerfully about why its work remains so vital today:

“The charity was established in the 1920s during a period of great inequality and aimed to ensure every child in Bristol had boots on their feet, food in their bellies, and a present in their hands at Christmas time.

Unfortunately, 100 years later we still live in a city with considerable child poverty and the work of the LMCA is as vital as ever. Each year, the charity aims to raise £82,500 to provide vouchers for food and clothes, and gifts for 1,650 children across the city.

None of this would be possible without the generous support of individuals, schools, organisations and businesses right across the city. I also wish to pay tribute to the LMCA Committee, who selflessly give up their free time throughout the year to make everything we do a reality.”

His words remind us why our charity matters more than ever, and why we’re so grateful for everyone who helps us bring a little hope and happiness to children and families across Bristol.

If you’d like to learn more or get involved this year, please visit
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The Lord Mayor of Bristol's Children Appeal

1 month ago

A magical night in one of Bristol’s most breathtaking venues...

If you’ve never been to St George's, you’re in for a treat. Once a 200-year-old Georgian church, it’s now a world-class music venue with what Sir Simon Rattle called “the best acoustic for chamber music in Europe.” Every note, carol and chorus resonates perfectly in this stunning space, making it the ideal setting for an evening of festive music and community spirit.

And on Wednesday 3 December 2025 at 7.00 pm, that spirit will be in full voice as the Lord Mayor of Bristol's Annual Children Appeal Carol Concert returns,

Enjoy performances from Bold Brass,The Bristol Show Choir and Blackbird Children’s Choir, (Blackbird Early Years Music)all helping raise vital funds for the Lord Mayor of Bristol’s Children Appeal, one of the city’s oldest charities.

For more than a century, the Appeal has supported disadvantaged children and young people across Bristol, providing vouchers for food, clothing and gifts each Christmas to ensure no child is left out.

✨ Join us for an unforgettable night and help make Christmas brighter for Bristol’s children.

🎟️ Tickets from just £10 → lnkd.in/ecjsS5Rp

Please like and share this post so that as many people as possible hear about the concert and the wonderful work the Appeal does.

Thank you for helping us spread a little Bristol Christmas magic❤️
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