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.
Grants
The Lord Mayor's Appeal is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £785,197
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty, arts, culture, heritage, or science and the environment, conservation, or heritage
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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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
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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £2,987,120 | £2,666,058 | £1,246,508 | £792,913 | £783,714 | 11 / 60 |
| 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 |
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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 2025?
The Lord Mayor's Appeal reported total income of £2.99m and reported expenditure of £2.67m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
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.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Also governs 3 other charities
Also governs 3 other charities
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated