Helping the city’s most disadvantaged children and young people at Christmas time

The Lord Mayor of Bristol’s Children Appeal

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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.

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Our History

The Appeal started in the 1920s, when it was known as the Lord Mayor’s Fund, and raised money to “give the city’s poor children a Christmas dinner and boots”.

Today, the Lord Mayor of Bristol is Patron of The Lord Mayor of Bristol’s Children Appeal which raises £82,500 each year to give 1,650 children a better Christmas.

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You can support us by attending an event, or donating online Donate online or send a cheque to the address on the “support us” page

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Our Events

Watch this space! Annual events like our gala dinner and santa’s sleigh have been a hit in past years, and we also have other events hosted in collaboration with our supporters throughout the year.

If you have an idea for an event, that you would like to use to support the Lord Mayor of Bristol Children Appeal – we would love to hear from you. Contact us here.

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The Lord Mayor of Bristol's Children Appeal
2 days ago
The Lord Mayor of Bristol's Children Appeal

Behind every statistic about child poverty in Bristol is a family facing Christmas without the basics. Food. Warmth. A gift under the tree.

The Lord Mayor of Bristol's Children Appeal has been working to change that for over a century. Every year, we raise funds to provide food vouchers, toys, and clothes to Bristol's most vulnerable children - making sure no child in this city goes without at Christmas.

We're building toward our next fundraising season, and we're looking for Bristol businesses who want to be part of it.

Business support doesn't have to look one way. Some businesses nominate us as their charity of the year. Some sponsor a table at our gala. Some run a single fundraising activity in their office. The commitment looks different every time - the impact doesn't.

No fixed ask. No minimum commitment. Whatever works for your organisation works for us.

If your business wants to be part of that, drop us a message and let's have a conversation 💙 ... See MoreSee Less

Behind every statistic about child poverty in Bristol is a family facing Christmas without the basics. Food. Warmth. A gift under the tree. The Lord Mayor of Bristols Children Appeal has been working to change that for over a century. Every year, we raise funds to provide food vouchers, toys, and clothes to Bristols most vulnerable children - making sure no child in this city goes without at Christmas. Were building toward our next fundraising season, and were looking for Bristol businesses who want to be part of it. Business support doesnt have to look one way. Some businesses nominate us as their charity of the year. Some sponsor a table at our gala. Some run a single fundraising activity in their office. The commitment looks different every time - the impact doesnt. No fixed ask. No minimum commitment. Whatever works for your organisation works for us. If your business wants to be part of that, drop us a message and lets have a conversation 💙
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Meet Jos Clark, one of the dedicated committee members helping to drive the Lord Mayor of Bristol's Children Appeal forward.

Jos's connection to this cause runs deep. She completed her first degree in Bath before moving to Bristol University for postgraduate social work training and a master's in social work. That foundation led to a career spanning Bristol, Somerset and South Gloucestershire social services, working within children and families departments.

As a social worker in Bristol, Jos was able to nominate children directly to receive support from the Appeal - giving her firsthand experience of the difference it makes to real families. A privilege she has never forgotten.

Now 18 years into her career as a councillor, Jos has served on a wide range of committees including children's services, and spent two years as executive member. She has witnessed significant change across the city during that time, from the introduction of the academies programme to Sure Start.

Jos served as Lord Mayor between 2019 and 2021 - a term that spanned the pandemic, a period that placed enormous pressure on Bristol's families. During that time she was able to speak directly with practitioners about the real impact the Appeal has on the families it supports, and that experience only deepened her commitment to the cause.

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Meet Jos Clark, one of the dedicated committee members helping to drive the Lord Mayor of Bristols Children Appeal forward. Joss connection to this cause runs deep. She completed her first degree in Bath before moving to Bristol University for postgraduate social work training and a masters in social work. That foundation led to a career spanning Bristol, Somerset and South Gloucestershire social services, working within children and families departments. As a social worker in Bristol, Jos was able to nominate children directly to receive support from the Appeal - giving her firsthand experience of the difference it makes to real families. A privilege she has never forgotten. Now 18 years into her career as a councillor, Jos has served on a wide range of committees including childrens services, and spent two years as executive member. She has witnessed significant change across the city during that time, from the introduction of the academies programme to Sure Start. Jos served as Lord Mayor between 2019 and 2021 - a term that spanned the pandemic, a period that placed enormous pressure on Bristols families. During that time she was able to speak directly with practitioners about the real impact the Appeal has on the families it supports, and that experience only deepened her commitment to the cause. Were proud to have her on the team. 💙
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The Lord Mayor of Bristol's Children Appeal
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The Lord Mayor of Bristol's Children Appeal

Address is at the bottom of the message for those asking, we will be collecting cards from the location throughout the coming weeks. 💘

As some of you know our beautiful baby girl is currently fighting cancer for the second time at the age of 2. Ariyah will be turning 3 on the 24th of June and unfortunately she’ll be in hospital this year, which isn’t any place for a child spending their birthday. I am trying to make this birthday as special as possible and I am aiming to get 100 birthday cards sent from all over the world for our special girl so In years to come we can look back on this journey and she will see what an inspiration she is to many. We are incredibly overwhelmed by all the love and support she’s already recieved & hope it continues. The gestures do not go unnoticed, so thankyou🩷

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The Lord Mayor of Bristol's Children Appeal
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The Lord Mayor of Bristol's Children Appeal

Something is building in Bristol 💙

Our new Lord Mayor, Cllr Yassin Mohamud, represents Lawrence Hill - one of Bristol's most deprived communities, and exactly the kind of community our Appeal exists to serve. His election feels significant. This work has never been more personal.

In recent months, our community of supporters has grown more than ever before. New followers, new businesses asking how they can get involved, new energy behind a cause that matters deeply to this city.

If you've been watching from the sidelines, now is the time to step forward. Follow along, share our page with someone who cares about Bristol's children, or get in touch to find out how your business can be part of what's coming next 🌟

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Something is building in Bristol 💙 Our new Lord Mayor, Cllr Yassin Mohamud, represents Lawrence Hill - one of Bristols most deprived communities, and exactly the kind of community our Appeal exists to serve. His election feels significant. This work has never been more personal. In recent months, our community of supporters has grown more than ever before. New followers, new businesses asking how they can get involved, new energy behind a cause that matters deeply to this city. If youve been watching from the sidelines, now is the time to step forward. Follow along, share our page with someone who cares about Bristols children, or get in touch to find out how your business can be part of whats coming next 🌟 DM us to explore a partnership - wed love to welcome you.
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Helping Bristol’s children, thanks to our volunteers and supporters

Every pound matters! We keep administration costs to a minimum, relying on the support of volunteers drawn from Bristol’s Rotary, Round Table, Lions, Soroptimist clubs and others. We also have so many local businesses that provide us with such incredible support every year, here is a few of them, please see our supporters page for more information.

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