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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Save the date, Bristol. Monday 7th December 2026, our Carol Concert is coming back to give the city another night to remember.
Picture it: candlelight flickering across the room, carols rising up from every corner, and the whole city gathered together in one place for one reason, giving local children the Christmas they truly deserve. It's one of our favourite nights of the year, and we can't wait to share it with you again.
Venue and time details are on the way, so keep an eye on this space. In the meantime, hit follow so you're the first to know, and tag someone who needs this evening in their diary already. This is one Bristol tradition you won't want to miss. ... See MoreSee Less
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For the past ten years, Moon Executive Search has been a dedicated supporter and friend of the Lord Mayor of Bristol's Children Appeal.
Founded by Vanessa Moon, this Bristol-based firm embodies what true community leadership and local business partnership look like in action. Year after year, their sustained generosity helps ensure that local children and families experience the warmth, excitement, and magic of Christmas. Through their support, the Appeal provides toys, warm winter clothing, festive food treats, and memorable holiday experiences across our city.
Speaking on their ongoing commitment, the team at Moon Executive Search shared:
"As a Bristol-based business, our team are committed to supporting organisations that have a positive impact on our city. The Lord Mayor's Christmas appeal is one such initiative. We are proud to support them in the work that they do to help vulnerable children and families across the city have an enjoyable, memorable Christmas."
Long-term partnerships like this make a lasting difference in Bristol, showing just how powerful our local business community can be when we come together for our city's children.
We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Vanessa and the entire team at Moon Executive Search for a full decade of kindness, dedication, and community spirit.
If your organisation is looking to give back locally and bring joy to children across Bristol this Christmas, we would love to connect. Head to the link in our bio or visit our website to discover the many ways your business can partner with the Appeal.
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Bristol's generosity grows every year, and this year we're planning ahead so we don't run out of room.
Last year's Toy Drive nearly outgrew our storage space, so this year we're getting organised early and looking for somewhere bigger to keep up with Bristol's kindness.
We're looking for:
🔑 A central Bristol location
🕐 Access up to 12 hours a day
📅 Mid-October to end of January
🚐 Parking with van access
📦 Collections from mid-November
🏢 A warehouse, spare room, or similar space
If you've got a space that fits the bill, or know someone who might, this could be the missing piece that helps even more of Bristol's children have a Christmas to remember.
Get in touch via the link in our bio, or drop us an email.
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Save the date, Bristol. Monday 7th December 2026, our Carol Concert is coming back to give the city another night to remember.
Picture it: candlelight flickering across the room, carols rising up from every corner, and the whole city gathered together in one place for one reason, giving local children the Christmas they truly deserve. It's one of our favourite nights of the year, and we can't wait to share it with you again.
Venue and time details are on the way, so keep an eye on this space. In the meantime, hit follow so you're the first to know, and tag someone who needs this evening in their diary already. This is one Bristol tradition you won't want to miss. ... See MoreSee Less
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The Bristol Toy Drive is back for 2026.
Every year, Bristol comes together to make sure local children wake up to something wonderful on Christmas morning. This year, we're doing it again, and we'd love your help.
Drop off a new, unwrapped toy at one of our collection points across the city and become part of something that's made a real difference to Bristol families for over a century.
It's simple. It's local. And for a child in Bristol, it means everything.
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