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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Sometimes you just know when something's right.
Highways Plus, a small limited company on the outskirts of Bristol, joined us for their very first Gala Dinner this year. Tony and Mike didn't just attend - they immediately saw the heart of what we do.
"Really heartwarming to listen to the stories this evening. Things that you just don't think about in everyday life really brought to life," Mike shared.
And they're already looking ahead: "We want to get more involved year on year to see what opportunities we can help towards these disadvantaged children."
This is exactly why we do what we do. When Bristol businesses - big or small - come together, 1,650 children experience the Christmas they deserve.
Highways Plus, thank you for stepping forward in your first year. Your enthusiasm lights the way for others.
To every local business wondering if this is for you: watch their reaction. This is what real community impact feels like.
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WINNER! 🎉
We were delighted to welcome Aaron and his family to Funderworld for a fantastic day out after winning the latest Whats on Bristol competition 🏆.
A brilliant day of fun, laughter 😄and memories made 📸!
Make sure you’re following our page for the latest news and competitions 🔔. You could be our next lucky winner 🍀✨
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Our Chair Joy was speechless - and that's saying something.
Thursday night, Bristol's business community gathered at our Gala Dinner and showed exactly what's possible when we come together for our city's children.
MCS donated £30,000. Consort Services contributed £5,000. Auction bids, table sponsorships, and donations kept coming all evening - every pound going directly to vouchers for children in Bristol's most deprived areas.
The generosity in that room was extraordinary.
This is what happens when local businesses decide no child should be left behind at Christmas. No ambiguity about where the money goes. No overhead dilution. Just transparent support for the children who need it most.
If your business wants to be part of this mission, we'd love to talk. And if this resonates with you, share it with other Bristol business leaders who care about our community's future.
Thank you to everyone who attended, donated, and stood with Bristol's children. In a city as prosperous as ours, you're proving that we can ensure every child experiences the Christmas they deserve. ... See MoreSee Less
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Our Gala Dinner was extraordinary. We raised £62,634.27 and the support from this community has been overwhelming.
But here's the thing: the work doesn't stop. The need doesn't disappear after one night. We're already thinking about what comes next, how we keep this momentum going, how we continue standing with Bristol's children all year round.
And we want to hear from you.
What summer fundraising events or activities would you like to see? A charity run? A community festival? A corporate challenge? Something we haven't thought of yet?
You know your teams, your networks, your communities better than we do. So tell us: what would get Bristol excited? What would bring people together? What would make it easy for more businesses and individuals to get involved?
Drop your ideas in the comments or send us a message. We're listening, and we're ready to build something brilliant together.
Bristol's children deserve our creativity, our energy, and our commitment every single month of the year. Let's keep the buzz going. 💙 ... See MoreSee Less
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Over 200 photos from our Gala Dinner are now live. If you spot yourself, your colleagues, or friends who joined us in standing with Bristol's children, please tag them and share widely.
Every share helps spread the word about our mission to ensure 1,650 of Bristol's most disadvantaged children experience the Christmas they deserve.
Thank you again to everyone who made the evening so special. Your support means everything to the children we serve.
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