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
Carol Concert 2026
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…
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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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
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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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Candlelight, carols, and true Bristol community spirit, all in one magical evening.
Join us Monday 7th December for our annual Carol Concert, featuring wonderful performances from local choirs and musicians. It's one of our favourite nights of the year, and every seat filled helps bring a better Christmas to children and families across our city.
Bring the family, invite your friends, and settle in for an evening that captures everything we love about this season.
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Councillor. Lord Mayor. Now, Trustee.
Andrew Varney has held plenty of titles in Bristol, and every one has been about showing up for this city and the people in it.
🔹 Elected Councillor for Brislington West in 2021
🔹 Lord Mayor of Bristol, 2024–2025
🔹 Now sits on Bristol's Children and Young People Policy Committee
That last role keeps him close to the issues young people across our city are facing right now, and it's exactly the perspective our board needed. That's why we're delighted to welcome him as our newest Trustee.
Welcome to the team, Andrew Varney.
We'd love to hear from you: what's the one issue you think Bristol's children and young people most need championing on right now? Share your thoughts below 👇
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