Learn About Our Charity
The Lord Mayor of Bristol’s Children Appeal is a registered charity that raises money throughout the year to help the city’s most disadvantaged children and young people at Christmas time.
Every year, more and more children in Bristol face a bleak Christmas. It is one of the UK’s most prosperous cities but shockingly has the highest proportion of young people in poverty in the South West. Lawrence Hill is one of the UK’s poorest areas with 60% of children in poverty
Our volunteers work throughout the year to raise a total of £82,500 through a gala dinner, carol concert and other events. Through the generosity of individuals, schools, organisations and businesses, we are able to help a total of 1,650 of the city’s children who are most in need. These vouchers are administered by Bristol City Council. This allows us to give each child a £15 voucher for gifts or clothing and a £35 voucher for food.
This year, more than ever, we need your support to help children in Bristol.
Upcoming Events
Gala Dinner 2026
We are pleased to announce our fabulous Gala dinner is back on again for 2026!…
Santa’s Sleigh 2025
Join us for our 2025 Santa’s Sleigh event, every year this event is popular and…
Carol Concert 2025
Our 2024 Christmas Carol Concert had a fantastic turnout, thank you to all who attended…
Recent Updates & News
Meet Our 2025 Carol Concert Compere: The Wonderful Lisa Cadd
We’re thrilled to announce that this year’s Lord Mayor of Bristol Children’s Appeal Carol Concert…
Bristol Businesses Support the 2025 Christmas Toy Drive
The Lord Mayor of Bristol’s Children’s Appeal is once again calling on local businesses to…
Can You Support us with our 2025 Toy drive?
Join Our Christmas Toy Drive and Spread Joy to Children in Need! Our toy drive…
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A piece of Bristol history, right here. ✨
MCS, Consort Services, and Highways Plus joined the Lord Mayor at a certificates event to be recognised for their incredible involvement with this year's Gala Dinner - signing the Visitors Guest Book, a historic record dating back to 1990 that holds the signatures of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip.
This is what community looks like. Bristol businesses stepping up, year after year, to ensure no child is left behind at Christmas.
To every partner who has chosen to walk alongside us this year - thank you. Your commitment means everything to the children and families we serve together.
Is your business ready to be part of something bigger? Slide into our DMs and let's talk. 💙
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A very special afternoon at City Hall ✨
Our incredible gala dinner sponsors came together to receive certificates of appreciation from the Lord Mayor - a small token of our huge gratitude for their generosity in supporting Bristol's most vulnerable children this Christmas.
But the day had an extra magical moment. Representatives from MCS discovered the name of one of their director's grandfathers on the wall - a former Lord Mayor of Bristol. A reminder that the thread connecting Bristol's history to the work we do today runs deeper than any of us imagined. 💙
To every business that showed up for our children this year: thank you. You're part of a tradition of care that stretches back over a century, and we're so proud to walk alongside you.
If your business would like to get involved with the appeal, drop us a DM - we'd love to have you with us. 🌟
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"I was born in a council estate... seeing the children around me, that's what drives me to help other kids who are deprived." - Tony Barry, Consort Services
Tony knows Bristol inside and out. Born and raised here, he runs contracts across the city and sees firsthand the gap between Bristol's prosperity and the reality for too many children. His support for the Appeal isn't just business giving. It's personal.
This is what community looks like. People who've lived Bristol's story, who understand what it means when a child goes without, stepping up to make sure no child is left behind at Christmas.
Tony and Consort Services are helping us support Bristol's most disadvantaged children this year.
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What a special afternoon celebrating the businesses who make our mission possible ✨
Last week, Consort Services, Highways Plus, and MCS Ltd joined the Lord Mayor for a certificate presentation honouring their sponsorship and involvement in our Gala Dinner. These incredible partners are helping us ensure Bristol's most disadvantaged children receive Christmas vouchers this year.
A special thanks to our sponsor, Burston Cook, who couldn’t make the event but has given so much to the charity.
In a city as prosperous as Bristol, no child should be left behind at Christmas. These businesses understand that, and they're stepping up to make a real difference in our community.
To Consort Services, Highways Plus, MCS Ltd and all of our supporters – thank you for standing with Bristol's children. Your commitment means everything to the families we serve.
This is what community looks like when we come together. 💙
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Sometimes you just know when something's right.
Highways Plus, a small limited company on the outskirts of Bristol, joined us for their very first Gala Dinner this year. Tony and Mike didn't just attend - they immediately saw the heart of what we do.
"Really heartwarming to listen to the stories this evening. Things that you just don't think about in everyday life really brought to life," Mike shared.
And they're already looking ahead: "We want to get more involved year on year to see what opportunities we can help towards these disadvantaged children."
This is exactly why we do what we do. When Bristol businesses - big or small - come together, 1,650 children experience the Christmas they deserve.
Highways Plus, thank you for stepping forward in your first year. Your enthusiasm lights the way for others.
To every local business wondering if this is for you: watch their reaction. This is what real community impact feels like.
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