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 £60 voucher for food, toys or children’s clothing.
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
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Your first big night out of 2027 is sorted 🎉
Our Gala Dinner is back! On Friday 5 March 2027, we’re taking over Bristol Harbour Hotel for an evening of good food, good drink and very good company.
Whether you come as a couple, a group of friends or a full table of colleagues, it’s a night to dress up, sit down and enjoy yourselves.
It’s also the easiest fundraising you’ll ever do. Every seat at the table supports our Appeal and helps us reach the city’s most disadvantaged children at Christmas. Nearly 1 in 4 children in Bristol are growing up in relative poverty, and nights like this help us be there for them.
Ticket and table details are coming soon. Pop it in the diary now and start rounding up your table.
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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.
Want a table, or curious about sponsorship opportunities? Comment "GALA" below and we'll come straight to you with the details. ... See MoreSee Less
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One evening. Two good things 🎄
This December, your ticket to our Carol Concert gives you a brilliant night out, and gives a Bristol child something to open on Christmas morning.
Here's how it works:
Your evening: Take your seat at St George's Bristol for an evening of festive music from Bold Brass, The Bristol Show Choir and the Blackbird Children's Choir. Suitable for all ages, so bring the family, the friends, or the one who's already got the Christmas playlist on repeat.
Their Christmas: Every ticket raises funds for the Lord Mayor of Bristol's Children's Appeal. For over a century, we've worked to make sure the city's most disadvantaged children aren't forgotten at Christmas. For many of the families we support, December is the hardest month of the year, and your seat helps us reach them.
Monday 7 December, 7pm, St George's Bristol.
Grab your tickets and bring someone with you, the more seats filled, the more Bristol children wake up to a Christmas morning that feels like theirs too. ... See MoreSee Less
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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.
Want a table, or curious about sponsorship opportunities? Comment "GALA" below and we'll come straight to you with the details. ... See MoreSee Less
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