Bristol BID Volunteer Series - Toy Wrapping

Join us for a heart warming festive volunteering event aboard the beautiful 6 O’clock Gin boat at Welsh Back. As part of our monthly volunteering series, this special Christmas edition is dedicated to supporting The Lord Mayor of Bristol's Christmas Children’s Appeal and their Annual Toy Drive.

This is a relaxed drop in session, arrive anytime between 12 and 2pm and stay for as long as you like.

We will be wrapping donated toys that will be given to children in need across Bristol this Christmas. Feel free to bring a toy to donate, organise a collection at your workplace, or drop toys off in advance at our office at Runway East on 1 Victoria Street. We will wrap everything on the day.

What’s provided:

• Wrapping paper, ribbons, tape, scissors  

• Free hot chocolates, mulled apple & cinnamon (non-alcoholic)

• Mince pies and biscuits

• Christmas music to keep the festive mood going

It’s a simple, feel good way to give back this season and spread some joy to children who need it most. Bring your colleagues, enjoy a festive treat, and help wrap some magic this Christmas.

Let’s make a difference together, one wrapped toy at a time.

About the Lord Mayor of Bristol’s Children’s Appeal

For almost 100 years, the Lord Mayor of Bristol’s Children’s Appeal has supported children and families in need across our city. Every December, they ensure that hundreds of local children who might otherwise go without, receive a Christmas gift, with every donation staying right here in Bristol.

This year, around 4,000 toys are being donated by Bristol businesses, all of which need to be checked, organised, and prepared for distribution. Volunteers are essential to making this happen, helping to bring festive joy to children across the city.