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 2027
Santa’s Sleigh 2026
Carol Concert 2026
Recent Updates & News
Meet Our 2025 Carol Concert Compere: The Wonderful Lisa Cadd
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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?
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Save the date: Friday 5th March 2027 🗓️
The Lord Mayor of Bristol's Children Appeal Gala Dinner returns to the Bristol Harbour Hotel, and it's one of the biggest nights in our calendar.
An evening of celebration, generosity, and genuine community spirit, bringing together Bristol businesses, civic partners, and local supporters for a brilliant night that directly funds our work with the city's most vulnerable children and young people.
Great company. A fantastic meal. And the chance to be part of something that makes a real difference right here in Bristol.
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This Christmas, we want every child in Bristol to wake up to something to unwrap.
Our Toy Drive is back, and we need individuals and businesses across the city to get involved. New, unwrapped toys go straight to children who'd otherwise have nothing on Christmas morning.
Donation dates and drop-off times coming soon, so watch this space.
Businesses: we'd love to talk about hosting a collection point for your team, customers, or community. Every toy makes a difference.
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Candlelight. Carols. A city coming together for its children 🕯️✨
This December, the Lord Mayor of Bristol's Children Appeal Carol Concert returns, and it's one of our favourite nights of the year.
Every seat filled, every carol sung, helps bring warmth and real support to vulnerable children and families right here in Bristol.
🗓️ Monday 7th December 2026
Save this post now so you don't miss the date.
Tickets are live now - www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk/whats-on/lord-mayor-of-bristol-childrens-appeal-concert-2/
We'd love to see you there🎄
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It's back for 2026, Bristol: the Toy Drive is on.
Every year, we see first hand what a wrapped gift under the tree means to a child who might otherwise go without on Christmas morning. It's not about the toy itself, it's about a kid feeling like Christmas remembered them too.
This city has always shown up for its own, and we're asking you to do it again. Drop off a new, unwrapped toy, rally your office for a collection point, or get your community group involved. However you take part, you're putting a smile on a local child's face this Christmas.
Details on drop-off points and how to get involved are coming very soon. For now, start spreading the word, Bristol.
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Candlelight, carols, and the whole city of Bristol coming together for one reason: giving local children the Christmas they deserve.
Our Carol Concert is back for 2026, taking place Monday, 7th December, and we'd love nothing more than to see you there. Whether you've joined us before or this would be your first time, this evening is one of our favourite nights of the year, full of warmth, music, and community spirit.
Tickets available here - www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk/whats-on/lord-mayor-of-bristol-childrens-appeal-concert-2/
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