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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So many businesses and organisations helped make our Gala Dinner the success it was! 💙
Huge thanks to:
🏢 DoubleTree Hilton Bristol
🏢 Grosvenor Casinos Bristol
🏢 Morgan Lovell
🏢 The Bristol Golf Club
🏢 Roper Rhodes
🏢 Slater Menswear
🏢 The Showmen Guild of GB (Western Sector)
🏢 Thornycroft Consultancy
🏢 Kingston Barnes
Whether through hosting, attending, or supporting, each of these partners played a role in raising £61,674 for Bristol's most disadvantaged children.
This is what happens when Bristol's business community comes together for a shared mission.
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Big thanks to the local businesses who advertised in our Gala Dinner programme! 💙
These Bristol business owners stepped up to support the city's most disadvantaged children:
📋 The Bristol Golf Club - Paul McLean
📋 Gollop Flooring - Letisha Gollop
📋 BL Flooring - Jodie Jones
📋 Solar Sun and Air - Paul O'Brien
📋 Design Scaffolding - John Boyce
📋 Bristol Garage Door - Derek Lake
📋 Cleverly Builders - Gary Cleverly
📋 Kohn Cougar - Jason & Roddy
📋 Funderworld - Michelle Matthews
This is what community looks like. Local businesses supporting local children.
Their advertising helped us raise £61,674 toward our goal - that's real impact for Bristol's children.
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A heartfelt thank you to Sounds Commercial, Morgan Civil Structural, and Burston Cook for once again standing with Bristol's children.
Your continued support means our city's most disadvantaged children will experience the Christmas they deserve - with vouchers for food, gifts, and clothing.
In a city as prosperous as Bristol, it's businesses like yours that bridge the gap for families facing real hardship. Your partnership turns compassion into tangible impact, and we're grateful to have you alongside us year after year.
To other Bristol businesses looking for meaningful CSR opportunities with measurable local impact - DM us to learn how you can join our community of supporters.
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