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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School's out for summer 🌞
Christmas probably feels a long way off right now. Six weeks of holidays, hopefully lots more sunshine, and not a bauble in sight.
But for us, this is when the work really matters.
Nearly 1 in 4 children in Bristol are growing up in a low-income family. In some parts of our city, it's more than half. Those are the children we'll be reaching in December with food vouchers, toys and warm clothes, and every one of those gifts starts with something someone does now.
A fundraiser in August. A donation in September. A team entered in October.
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Save the date: 7th December 2026 🎄
Our annual Carol Concert is coming, and we'd love for you to be part of it.
This is one of the most special evenings in our calendar, a chance to come together as a community, celebrate the season, and support Bristol's most vulnerable children and young people.
More details will be announced over the coming months, but for now, mark your diary and watch this space.
Whether you're joining us for the first time or returning for another year, we can't wait to welcome you.
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The Lord Mayor of Bristol's Children Appeal
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A huge thank you to Josh Murrell and the team at Exceed Giving for facilitating the silent auction at this year's Gala Dinner.
Their fundraising platform and on-the-day support helped us make the very most of the evening, and the generosity of our guests was truly something to behold.
As Josh put it: "Supporting the Lord Mayor of Bristol Charity Dinner was a fantastic experience and a real privilege. Seeing the generosity of guests and knowing that our fundraising platform, combined with our on-the-day support, helped maximise the funds raised is exactly why we do what we do. It's a privilege to play a small part in helping so many worthwhile causes create an even bigger impact."
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The new fundraising season is already off to a flying start, and we have Nikki Cook and the incredible team at the Dragon Race to thank for kicking things off in the best possible way.
It feels like the perfect moment to look back. Last season was one for the books. The Annual Gala Dinner at Ashton Gate brought Bristol's business community together in style, with a record-breaking night that included a surprise visit from Paddington Bear, a spectacular live auction, and two extraordinary donations that took the evening beyond anything we had dared to hope for. By the end of the season, this community had raised £120,065.94 for Bristol's most vulnerable children. Imagine the difference that makes this Christmas.
Now we are doing it all again, and we would love you to be part of the story. Whether it is entering a team, organising an event, making a donation or simply spreading the word, there is a place for you in this year's fundraising journey.
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