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…
Social Media
Something is coming. 👀
A new fundraising season is on the horizon, and behind the scenes we are already starting to think about what this year's Appeal is going to look like.
But before we get too far ahead of ourselves, we want to hear from YOU.
💛 What have you loved seeing from us?
💛 What would you like to see more of?
💛 What would make you want to get involved?
Drop your thoughts in the comments below. This community is the heart of everything we do, and you deserve a say in what comes next.
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These incredible women are ready to make a splash for Bristol's children 💙
This Sunday, the ladies from Whats on Bristol are joining women from attractions and hotels across Bristol and North Somerset for the Bristol Dragon Boat Race. And yes, they're going full Baywatch - red swimsuits, blonde wigs, and everything🌟
Every pound they raise goes directly toward supporting Bristol's most disadvantaged children and young people this Christmas.
They're so close to their goal. If you haven't donated yet, now's the time to show them some Bristol love.
👇 Donate here: lnkd.in/eUYsxMJD
Nikki Cook Bristol Lord Mayor
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Could you spare a few minutes this Sunday to help Bristol's most disadvantaged children? You don't even have to get in the water.💙
The incredible team from Whats on Bristol, joined by women from attractions and hotels across Bristol and North Somerset, are taking on the Bristol Dragon Boat Race on Sunday 28th June, and they're raising money for our appeal.
Oh, and they're doing it full Baywatch style. Red swimsuits, blonde wigs, and the kind of determination only a great cause can inspire🌟
Every pound they raise goes directly to supporting children and young people across Bristol who need it most, and your donation, however small, makes a real difference.
Whether it's a fiver or a little more, it all adds up. Head to the link below to donate and help this amazing team smash their target! ✨👇
Donate here: lnkd.in/eUYsxMJD
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Meet the 2026/27 committee of the Lord Mayor of Bristol's Children Appeal 💙
These are the dedicated volunteers giving their time and energy to ensure Bristol's most disadvantaged children and young people experience a brighter Christmas, because every child deserves that.
Joy Simmonds, Jos Clarke, Nikki Cook, Andrea Vassallo, Andrew Varney, Tim Stringer, Hayley Moon, and the Lord Mayor of Bristol.
Over the coming weeks, we'll be introducing each member so you can get to know the faces behind the appeal. But before we do...
👇 Drop your questions for the committee in the comments. What would you love to see from us this year?
This is Bristol's appeal, and your voice matters ✨
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