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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UPDATE...
With the lovely weather bringing more people through our doors, we wanted to give you a quick heads-up that our planned SEND session may feel a bit busier than usual. You may experience a short wait on arrival and for some of our rides.
We’ll still be lowering levels as advertised, but if a quieter visit would suit you better, you may prefer to come along later in the day.
Thanks so much for your understanding, and we look forward to welcoming you soon.
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Don't forget...
🤩 We’re delighted to announce two SEND Friendly session at Funderworld Bristol!
📅 Thursday 9th April 2026 ⏰ 1pm to 5pm
📅 Thursday 23rd April 2026 ⏰ 5pm to 9pm
📍Durdham Downs, Bristol, BS9 1FG
This session is perfect for anyone who would benefit from a calmer Funderworld experience 😊 Sound levels will be reduced, and the environment will be relaxed and unhurried, while still enjoying all the fun of the fair 🎢
Everyone is welcome. Please help us spread the word by sharing this post 🙏 and tagging 🔖 anyone who may be interested.
For more information visit 🔗 www.funderworld.com
🎡 Open now until 4 May 2026
❗ Closed: 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29 April
🚗 Free On-Site Parking
🛡 Security Controlled Site
📍 Durdham Downs, Bristol, BS9 1FG
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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 £62,634.27 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 £62,634.27 toward our goal - that's real impact for Bristol's children.
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