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Helping the city\u2019s most disadvantaged children and young people at Christmas time<\/span>
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The Lord Mayor of Bristol\u2019s Children Appeal<\/h1><\/div>
About our Charity<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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WHO WE ARE<\/h2><\/div>
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The Lord Mayor of Bristol\u2019s Children Appeal is a registered charity that raises money throughout the year to help the city\u2019s most disadvantaged children and young people at Christmas time.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Every year, more and more children in Bristol face a bleak Christmas. It is one of the UK\u2019s 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\u2019s poorest areas with 60% of children in poverty<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Our volunteers work throughout the year to raise a total of \u00a382,500 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\u2019s children who are most in need. These vouchers are administered by Bristol City Council. This allows us to give each child a \u00a315 voucher for gifts or clothing and a \u00a335 voucher for food.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

This year, more than ever, we need your support to help children in Bristol.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Our History<\/h3><\/div>

The Appeal started in the 1920s, when it was known as the Lord Mayor\u2019s Fund, and raised money to \u201cgive the city\u2019s poor children a Christmas dinner and boots\u201d.

Today, the Lord Mayor of Bristol is Patron of The Lord Mayor of Bristol\u2019s Children Appeal which raises \u00a382,500 each year to give 1,650 children a better Christmas.<\/p>

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How To Support Us<\/h3><\/div>

You can support us by attending an event, or donating online Donate online <\/a>or send a cheque<\/strong> to the address on the “support us” page<\/p>

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Our Events<\/h3><\/div>

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.<\/a><\/p>

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Upcoming Events<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t
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We are pleased to announce our fabulous Gala dinner is back on again for 2025!…\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Our 2023 Christmas Carol Concert had a fantastic turnout, thank you to all who attended…\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Recent Updates & News<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t
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Join Our Christmas Toy Drive and Spread Joy to Children in Need! This Christmas, we\u2019re…\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Bruce Norman Simmonds, JP, was born in 1941 and lived most of his life in…\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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We are excited to give our supporters the opportunity to buy FOUR silver hospitality tickets…\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Our Supporters<\/h2><\/div>
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Helping Bristol\u2019s children, thanks to our volunteers and supporters<\/h5><\/div>

Every pound matters! We keep administration costs to a minimum, relying on the support of volunteers drawn from Bristol\u2019s 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. <\/p>

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