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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LAST CALL - nominations close tomorrow ⏰
Just one day left to nominate the Lord Mayor of Bristol's Children Appeal for a £5,000 Movement for Good Community Award.
If you haven't had a chance yet, it genuinely takes under a minute - and every nomination brings us closer to funding food vouchers, toys and clothing for vulnerable children across Bristol this Christmas.
👉 Nominate us here: movementforgood.com/draws/special/community/#nominateACharity
Nominations close Sunday 5th July - please don't leave it too late.
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Big ask, takes 60 seconds 🙏
We'd love your help getting the Lord Mayor of Bristol's Children Appeal into this year's Movement for Good Community Award - 20 charities will each win £5,000, and the more nominations we get, the better our chances.
£5,000 would go a long way for us. It's food vouchers, toys and clothing for vulnerable children across Bristol this Christmas - real, direct support for local families who need it most. Every nomination brings us a step closer.
All you need to do is fill in a quick form (genuinely under a minute) to nominate us.
👉 Nominate us here: movementforgood.com/draws/special/community/#nominateACharity
Nominations close Sunday 5th July, so please do it today if you can - and if you've got a spare few seconds, share this with anyone else who might nominate us too. Every single one counts.
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A massive thank you to the incredible Nikki Cook of Whats on Bristol💙
On Sunday, Nikki (pictured left) brought together 17 women from attractions and hotels across Bristol and North Somerset to take on the Bristol Dragon Boat Festival on the Harbourside. They raced in full Baywatch style and won two of their three races. AMAZING results ladies!
Nikki also shared our story with her own audience before race day, rallying donors and making sure people understood why this cause matters.
Every pound raised goes directly toward supporting Bristol's most disadvantaged children and young people this Christmas. We are so grateful, Nikki. Bristol is lucky to have you. 🌟
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What a Sunday! 🚣♀️
Seventeen incredible ladies came together from businesses across Bristol to race at the Bristol Dragon Boat Races, all in aid of the Lord Mayor of Bristol's Children Appeal. They gave it everything and won 2 out of their 3 races. We are so proud of every single one of them!
A huge thank you to the ladies from Whats on Bristol Puxton Park, Cheddar Gorge & Caves, Wookey Hole Caves, AirHop Bristol, Clayton Hotel Bristol City, Holiday Inn Bristol Filton, West Country Water Park, SS Great Britain, and Burston Cook who made up this brilliant team. What an amazing group of people.
And to everyone who donated and cheered them on, thank you. Every bit of support goes towards making Christmas brighter for Bristol's children who need it most. 💙
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