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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Clubland Live On The Beach!
Clubland Live On The Beach returns to Weston Super Mare on 5 September for the 4th consecutive year in the most iconic setting!
After 3 x Sell Out shows we are now going to be taking over on a SATURDAY with the only event happening on the weekend!
We are going big on this one, huge line up with live performances from the following acts!
VENGABOYS
BASSHUNTER
BILLY GILLIES
ULTRABEAT
FLIP N FILL ft KAREN PARRY
ANDY WHITBY
IAN VAN DAHL
DEE DEE
EVI GOFFIN ( Original Lasgo )
HOSTED BY KEYES & FINCHY
Support from LEVELZ / ANTONY DAVIES & DRE
Tickets on sale now! ( almost sold out )
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Bristol's businesses have always shown up when it matters most. This Christmas, we're asking again.
Our annual Toy Drive brings together organisations across the city to make sure no child in Bristol goes without a gift this year. It's simple: your team drops a new, unwrapped toy at one of our collection points, and it ends up under a tree that might otherwise be empty.
Last year, Bristol's business community helped us reach children right across the city. This year, we want to do it again, and we'd love your organisation to be part of it.
Whether you're a small team or a large employer, your involvement gives your people a tangible, feel-good way to give back this season, and gives a Bristol child the Christmas they deserve.
Ready to get your organisation involved? Reach out and we'll get you set up with a collection point.
www.lordmayorofbristolappeal.com | info@lordmayorofbristolappeal.com
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Santa's hopping on the express and heading straight for Bristol's streets 🎅✨
Join us Thursday, 10th December at 4pm as the Santa Express sets off from the Downs Water Tower, lighting up our city with festive cheer along the way. Keep your eyes peeled for the route and grab your spot on the pavement for a night full of magic, lights and community joy.
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A big thank you to Monarch House Bristol for their support over the past three years.
Paul O’Brien and Adam Phelps and the team have kindly stored our Toy Drive donations year after year, helping us make Christmas mornings possible for children across Bristol.
Our Toy Drive has now outgrown the space, which is a brilliant problem to have. Thank you, Monarch House, for three years of generosity that made a real difference.
Know a Bristol business with room to spare this Christmas? Tag them below, we'd love to hear from you.
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