The Lord Mayor's Appeal
To hold fundraising events and encourage philanthropy in the City of London and donate the proceeds to beneficiaries for Health, Young People, Culture, Sport, Community Development, The Armed Forces and similar Public Services.
Activities & Mission
To hold fundraising events and encourage philanthropy in the City of London and donate the proceeds to beneficiaries for Health, Young People, Culture, Sport, Community Development, The Armed Forces and similar Public Services.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 18% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 7% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 12% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,765,423 | £1,984,142 | £1,274,572 | £656,533 | £219,942 | 12 / 0 |
| 2023 | £2,835,539 | £3,141,808 | £2,098,085 | £875,253 | £211,871 | 12 / 0 |
| 2022 | £2,154,775 | £2,168,895 | £1,407,736 | £1,181,522 | £190,304 | 10 / 0 |
| 2021 | £2,870,219 | £2,463,706 | £1,612,568 | £1,195,642 | £173,644 | 11 / 0 |
| 2020 | £2,354,941 | £2,914,141 | £2,333,311 | £789,129 | £21,644 | 13 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Lord Mayor's Appeal
What does The Lord Mayor's Appeal do?
To hold fundraising events and encourage philanthropy in the City of London and donate the proceeds to beneficiaries for Health, Young People, Culture, Sport, Community Development, The Armed Forces and similar Public Services.
How much income did The Lord Mayor's Appeal report in 2024?
The Lord Mayor's Appeal reported total income of £1.77m and reported expenditure of £1.98m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Lord Mayor's Appeal?
The Lord Mayor's Appeal has a program ratio of 72.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 18% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Lord Mayor's Appeal registered as a charity?
The Lord Mayor's Appeal was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 September 2012 as charity number 1148976. It has been registered for 14 years.
Who runs The Lord Mayor's Appeal?
The Lord Mayor's Appeal is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Lord Mayor's Appeal operate?
The Lord Mayor's Appeal operates in City Of London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Lord Mayor's Appeal a registered charity?
Yes — The Lord Mayor's Appeal is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1148976.
Details
The Mansion House
Mansion House Street
LONDON
EC4N 8BH
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