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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Let's talk about the businesses that made Friday night possible. 💙
Huge thanks to our Gala Dinner sponsors Burston Cook and Consort Services Ltd.
Burston Cook has been an incredible supporter of Bristol's children, showing what it means to truly invest in your local community. Their sponsorship directly funds Christmas vouchers for children who need it most.
Consort Services Ltd also supported as a principal sponsor, proving that Bristol businesses care deeply about the city's most vulnerable young people. Their commitment helps ensure every child experiences the joy they deserve.
These partnerships aren't just about logos on programmes. They're about real children experiencing real joy at Christmas.
If your business wants to make a tangible difference in Bristol, get in touch. We'd love to work with you.
Thank you, Burston Cook and Consort Services Ltd. You're making Christmas possible for children who deserve it. 🎄
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Funderworld is back in Bristol on the Durham Downs
2 April - 4 May
The Funderworld team are thrilled to unveil an exciting update for 2026, featuring brand new rides to elevate your adventure, alongside the much loved return of Airmaxx, Crazy Mouse, Equinox and other fan favourites!
Are you ready to challenge your courage on the heart-pounding Bounce, or step into a world of spooky thrills aboard the Ghost Train? Feel the rush as you touch down on the ever-popular Super Bob, embrace the fun and chaos of the Après Ski Funhouse, or enjoy a soaring journey to the sky on the Giant Wheel. Get £2 off with code WHATSON2 or save up to £30 on a family saver with the code WHATSON20 - advance bookings only valid to 31 March.
NEW RIDES FOR 2026
PLUS THE RETURN OF AIRMAXX & EQUINOX!
The Funderworld team are thrilled to unveil an exciting update for 2026, featuring brand new rides to elevate your adventure, alongside the much loved return of Airmaxx, Crazy Mouse, Equinox and other fan favourites!
Are you ready to challenge your courage on the heart-pounding Bounce, or step into a world of spooky thrills aboard the Ghost Train? Feel the rush as you touch down on the ever-popular Super Bob, embrace the fun and chaos of the Après Ski Funhouse, or enjoy a soaring journey to the sky on the Giant Wheel.
Discover all the details on these exciting new additions, as well as our full range of rides and attractions, by visiting our Rides and Attractions page.
TICKET PRICES
4 HOURS OF UNLIMITED RIDES RIDING TIME
ULTIMATE THRILLS
ON THE DAY: £25
ONLINE ADVANCE: £22.50ˆ
ADVENTURER
ON THE DAY: £18.50
ONLINE ADVANCE: £16.50ˆ
TINY THRILLS
ON THE DAY: £12.50
ONLINE ADVANCE: £11.50ˆ
Haven’t pre-booked? No stress!
Tickets are available at the venue all day, every day.
Cash and card payments accepted.
ˆ Online tickets available in advance only, booking fees apply.
www.ticketsource.co.uk/funderworld
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Friday night was something special. ✨
Our annual Gala Dinner brought together the best of Bristol's business community, and together we raised £61,674.27 for the city's most disadvantaged children.
Paddington Bear made a surprise appearance, the auction was buzzing, and the evening's generosity was extraordinary. We were honoured to receive a £30,000 donation and a £5,000 donation on the night, alongside incredible support from every guest in the room.
Every pound raised goes directly to Christmas vouchers for children who need it most. That's so many children closer to experiencing the joy they deserve.
To everyone who attended, sponsored, donated prizes, or supported our programme - thank you. You've made a real difference to Bristol's children.
We're busy confirming our updated fundraising total... but in the meantime, the journey continues, and we're so grateful to have this community behind us. 💙
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Wow what a night we are so proud to have held a most wonderful charity night last night and cannot thank all our beautiful guest enough for their generosity we have raised a record amount of money for our great cause ….an update with how much we raised later in the week a huge thankyou to everyone who attended last night and to all our wonderful suppliers who helped us make the room look so special …….. ... See MoreSee Less
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I was proud to be in Bristol for the Lord Mayor's Children's Appeal last night... Great night I loved it xx ... See MoreSee Less
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