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 heartfelt thank you to Councillor Henry Michallat, Lord Mayor of Bristol 2025-2026, for his incredible support of the Lord Mayor of Bristol's Children Appeal throughout his year of office ✨
Henry, representing Bristol with such warmth and dedication has been a privilege to witness, and we're so grateful for the generosity and care you've shown for Bristol's most vulnerable children. We wish you all the very best as you continue serving the city as Deputy Lord Mayor.
It's been incredible to welcome the 2026-27 Lord Mayor and we look forward to introducing them to our community very soon. Watch this space! 💙 ... See MoreSee Less
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Garden gnomes 👍 OR 👎
Chelsea Flower Show has officially lifted the ban on garden gnomes… wha are your thoughts on this very important issue 👀🌿 ... See MoreSee Less
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Meet Tim, our Treasurer! 💙
Tim joined the LMCA because he wanted to give something back to Bristol, and has been on the committee since 2019, becoming a Trustee in 2022 and Treasurer in 2025.
Now retired, Tim spent 36 years in senior roles in the construction industry, working across the UK for several companies in the main contracting, fit out and refurbishment sector.
Throughout his career Tim has been incredibly active in the built environment and civic space. He served as a committee member on the Forum for the Built Environment (Faculty of Building) Great Western Branch, was a member of the Bristol Learning City Partnership Board, and is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Building - including serving as a committee member for the Brunel Centre of the CIOB. He also served as a judge for the Women in Property South West Student Awards and was a finalist in the Institute of Directors South West Director of the Year.
Tim also served on the Advisory Board of Bristol Flyers Basketball (part of Bristol Sport) from 2017 to 2021.
In the voluntary sector, Tim's contributions are equally impressive. He is currently a Director of Thornbury Carnival CIC, a Trustee of 3rd Thornbury Scout Group, and a member of both Thornbury 41 Club (serving as Chairman in 2025/26) and Thornbury XRT. Previously, he has served as both Chairman and Treasurer of Thornbury Round Table, Chairman of Round Table North Wessex (covering Gloucestershire, Bristol, Bath, Wiltshire and North Somerset), and represented the West Country on the National Committee of Round Table Britain & Ireland. He was also Secretary of Stoke Gifford Royal British Legion in 2023.
We're incredibly grateful to have someone with Tim's dedication, experience, and community spirit helping to steward the charity. It's people like Tim who make everything we do possible🌟
If you'd like to get involved with the LMCA - whether as a volunteer, supporter, or corporate partner - drop us a message. We'd love to hear from you ✨ ... See MoreSee Less
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We've been featured in Whats on Bristol! ✨
Our Lord Mayor of Bristol's Children Appeal Gala Dinner is featured in the next edition of What's On Bristol magazine - pick up your copy and look out for us! 💙
Tag us when you spot it and help spread the word for Bristol's children this Christmas. 🌟
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When support comes from a place of lived experience, it means everything 💙
The team at Highways Plus didn't just show up for our Gala - they showed up because it's personal. Their founder grew up in a deprived background and knows firsthand what it means for a child to feel forgotten.
That kind of heart behind a business partnership is exactly what this appeal is built on. We're so grateful for their continued support. ✨
If your business wants to make a real difference for Bristol's children this Christmas, we'd love to hear from you - DM us to find out how to get involved. ... See MoreSee Less
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