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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Meet Jos Clark, one of the dedicated committee members helping to drive the Lord Mayor of Bristol's Children Appeal forward.
Jos's connection to this cause runs deep. She completed her first degree in Bath before moving to Bristol University for postgraduate social work training and a master's in social work. That foundation led to a career spanning Bristol, Somerset and South Gloucestershire social services, working within children and families departments.
As a social worker in Bristol, Jos was able to nominate children directly to receive support from the Appeal - giving her firsthand experience of the difference it makes to real families. A privilege she has never forgotten.
Now 18 years into her career as a councillor, Jos has served on a wide range of committees including children's services, and spent two years as executive member. She has witnessed significant change across the city during that time, from the introduction of the academies programme to Sure Start.
Jos served as Lord Mayor between 2019 and 2021 - a term that spanned the pandemic, a period that placed enormous pressure on Bristol's families. During that time she was able to speak directly with practitioners about the real impact the Appeal has on the families it supports, and that experience only deepened her commitment to the cause.
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Address is at the bottom of the message for those asking, we will be collecting cards from the location throughout the coming weeks. 💘
As some of you know our beautiful baby girl is currently fighting cancer for the second time at the age of 2. Ariyah will be turning 3 on the 24th of June and unfortunately she’ll be in hospital this year, which isn’t any place for a child spending their birthday. I am trying to make this birthday as special as possible and I am aiming to get 100 birthday cards sent from all over the world for our special girl so In years to come we can look back on this journey and she will see what an inspiration she is to many. We are incredibly overwhelmed by all the love and support she’s already recieved & hope it continues. The gestures do not go unnoticed, so thankyou🩷
Please send cards to
Downend tavern
125 Downend road
Fishponds
Bristol
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Something is building in Bristol 💙
Our new Lord Mayor, Cllr Yassin Mohamud, represents Lawrence Hill - one of Bristol's most deprived communities, and exactly the kind of community our Appeal exists to serve. His election feels significant. This work has never been more personal.
In recent months, our community of supporters has grown more than ever before. New followers, new businesses asking how they can get involved, new energy behind a cause that matters deeply to this city.
If you've been watching from the sidelines, now is the time to step forward. Follow along, share our page with someone who cares about Bristol's children, or get in touch to find out how your business can be part of what's coming next 🌟
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Everything leads back to the children. 💙
The gala dinners, the partnerships, the ceremonies at City Hall - every single part of this Appeal exists for one reason. The children in Bristol who need support the most.
It can be easy, in the busyness of events and campaigns, to lose sight of the why. We never do.
The why is what gets us up in the morning. It drives every conversation, every partnership, every post you see on this page. And as we look ahead to the next fundraising season, that purpose is stronger and clearer than ever.
If you believe Bristol's children deserve better, you're already part of this community. Thank you for being here. 🙏
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