Helping the city’s most disadvantaged children and young people at Christmas time

The Lord Mayor of Bristol’s Children Appeal

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WHO WE ARE

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.

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Our History

The Appeal started in the 1920s, when it was known as the Lord Mayor’s Fund, and raised money to “give the city’s poor children a Christmas dinner and boots”.

Today, the Lord Mayor of Bristol is Patron of The Lord Mayor of Bristol’s Children Appeal which raises £82,500 each year to give 1,650 children a better Christmas.

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How To Support Us

You can support us by attending an event, or donating online Donate online or send a cheque to the address on the “support us” page

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Our Events

Watch this space! Annual events like our gala dinner and santa’s sleigh have been a hit in past years, and we also have other events hosted in collaboration with our supporters throughout the year.

If you have an idea for an event, that you would like to use to support the Lord Mayor of Bristol Children Appeal – we would love to hear from you. Contact us here.

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The Lord Mayor of Bristol's Children Appeal
19 hours ago
The Lord Mayor of Bristol's Children Appeal

Wow... our Gala Dinner Live Auction lineup is absolutely incredible this year! 🎉

We're talking superyacht charters, luxury villas in Sitges, VIP Bristol Port tours, golf at The Bristol Golf Club, and SO much more. Every single prize has been generously donated by our amazing community partners.

Here's the thing... every paddle raised, every bid placed, every pound spent goes directly to Bristol's most disadvantaged children.

🎯 Our Mission: Raise £100,000 to provide 1,650 children with vouchers for food, gifts, and clothing this Christmas

Because in a city as vibrant and prosperous as Bristol, no child should go without at Christmas.

Swipe through to see the full list of live auction prizes 👉

Join us at Ashton Gate Stadium for an unforgettable evening where your night out becomes their Christmas hope.

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Wow... our Gala Dinner Live Auction lineup is absolutely incredible this year! 🎉 Were talking superyacht charters, luxury villas in Sitges, VIP Bristol Port tours, golf at The Bristol Golf Club, and SO much more. Every single prize has been generously donated by our amazing community partners. Heres the thing... every paddle raised, every bid placed, every pound spent goes directly to Bristols most disadvantaged children. 🎯 Our Mission: Raise £100,000 to provide 1,650 children with vouchers for food, gifts, and clothing this Christmas Because in a city as vibrant and prosperous as Bristol, no child should go without at Christmas. Swipe through to see the full list of live auction prizes 👉 Join us at Ashton Gate Stadium for an unforgettable evening where your night out becomes their Christmas hope. Bristol Lord MayorImage attachment
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Tomorrow night is the night! 🎉

Your Gala Dinner checklist for Friday evening:

✅ Arrivals from 6:30pm on the red carpet
✅ Dinner in the Pravha Lounge (was Heineken) at Ashton Gate Stadium
✅ Dress code: Black Tie (dress to impress!)
✅ We have a special guest attending... so be ready for photos!
✅ Dinner called at 7:10pm
✅ Auction and prize opportunities throughout the night

Ready to party at our biggest fundraising event of the year? Every ticket, every bid, every moment of generosity brings us closer to our £100,000 goal to support 1,650 of Bristol's most disadvantaged children this Christmas.

We can't wait to see you! 🎊

Questions? Drop us a message.

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Tomorrow night is the night! 🎉 Your Gala Dinner checklist for Friday evening: ✅ Arrivals from 6:30pm on the red carpet ✅ Dinner in the Pravha Lounge (was Heineken) at Ashton Gate Stadium ✅ Dress code: Black Tie (dress to impress!) ✅ We have a special guest attending... so be ready for photos! ✅ Dinner called at 7:10pm ✅ Auction and prize opportunities throughout the night Ready to party at our biggest fundraising event of the year? Every ticket, every bid, every moment of generosity brings us closer to our £100,000 goal to support 1,650 of Bristols most disadvantaged children this Christmas. We cant wait to see you! 🎊 Questions? Drop us a message. @Bristol Lord Mayor
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The Lord Mayor of Bristol's Children Appeal
2 days ago
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🎉 Our Gala Dinner Silent Auction is packed with incredible prizes... luxury getaways, fine dining experiences, and even supercar drives!

Every single bid goes directly to supporting 1,650 Bristol children this Christmas. That's 1,650 kids who'll receive vouchers for food, gifts, and clothing.

📅 27th March at Ashton Gate Stadium
🎟️ Last chance to book your table

Fancy bidding on something amazing while making a real difference? Drop us a message or visit the link in our bio to secure your spot.

Let's make this the best Christmas yet for Bristol's most disadvantaged children 💙

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🎉 Our Gala Dinner Silent Auction is packed with incredible prizes... luxury getaways, fine dining experiences, and even supercar drives! Every single bid goes directly to supporting 1,650 Bristol children this Christmas. Thats 1,650 kids wholl receive vouchers for food, gifts, and clothing. 📅 27th March at Ashton Gate Stadium 🎟️ Last chance to book your table Fancy bidding on something amazing while making a real difference? Drop us a message or visit the link in our bio to secure your spot. Lets make this the best Christmas yet for Bristols most disadvantaged children 💙 Bristol Lord MayorImage attachment
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Wow... we have something VERY special planned for our Gala Dinner at Ashton Gate Stadium 👀

A very special guest will be joining us on the night to support Bristol's most disadvantaged children. We can't reveal who just yet, but trust us when we say you won't want to miss this...

With just days to go until our biggest fundraising event of the year, this is your chance to:

✨ Be part of something truly memorable
✨ Help us reach our £100,000 goal
✨ Support 1,650 Bristol children this Christmas
✨ Find out who our mystery guest is!

Every table booked brings us closer to ensuring every child in Bristol experiences the Christmas joy they deserve.

Secure your table now and be there for the big reveal.

📩 Message us to book or for more details.

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Wow... we have something VERY special planned for our Gala Dinner at Ashton Gate Stadium 👀 A very special guest will be joining us on the night to support Bristols most disadvantaged children. We cant reveal who just yet, but trust us when we say you wont want to miss this... With just days to go until our biggest fundraising event of the year, this is your chance to: ✨ Be part of something truly memorable ✨ Help us reach our £100,000 goal ✨ Support 1,650 Bristol children this Christmas ✨ Find out who our mystery guest is! Every table booked brings us closer to ensuring every child in Bristol experiences the Christmas joy they deserve. Secure your table now and be there for the big reveal. 📩 Message us to book or for more details. Bristol Lord MayorImage attachment
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Helping Bristol’s children, thanks to our volunteers and supporters

Every pound matters! We keep administration costs to a minimum, relying on the support of volunteers drawn from Bristol’s Rotary, Round Table, Lions, Soroptimist clubs and others. We also have so many local businesses that provide us with such incredible support every year, here is a few of them, please see our supporters page for more information.

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