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City Giving Day

The City's biggest day of giving

City Giving Day mobilises the City community to drive philanthropy, volunteering and community engagement and provides a platform for our partners to shout about all the good work they are doing in the City and beyond.

 

City Giving Day

Evolving from a single-day event into a year-round programme, City Giving Day champions a City that Cares while building sustained, long-term charitable commitment across the business community.

Held annually in September, City Giving Day will continue to provide a powerful focal moment to showcase the City’s positive impact on society, bringing organisations together to celebrate their collective contribution through fundraising and volunteering. Since its launch in 2015, participation has grown year on year, reflecting the programme’s increasing reach and influence.

From 2026 onwards, City Giving Day will continue to expand its reach, inspiring even more organisations to take part not only in London but across the UK. As a flagship programme of The Lord Mayor’s Appeal, bringing businesses together to celebrate their contribition to making our City a better place for everyone and acting as a powerful catalyst for change. 

 

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Take part in an event

A unique annual event celebrating volunteering and philanthropy

Your business can create its own day of activity:

  • Fundraising events (cycle challenges, bake sales)
  • Showcasing the work of your charity partners
  • Volunteering with charity partners or running mentoring sessions for charities or young people

Or take part in one of these City Giving Day events organised by The Lord Mayor’s Appeal:

  • Tour de City
  • City Walk
  • Treasure Hunt
  • Quiz Night
  • The Long Long Lunch

City Giving Day

The impact of our work

  • 97%

    of organisations would recommend City Giving Day to others 

  • £1.28m+

    has been raised for The Lord Mayor's Appeal to date

  • 600+

    organisations signed up to City Giving Day in 2025

City Giving Day

Upcoming Events

Select an event to learn more or register your interest.

Visit our event calendar to find out more about all the upcoming events across The Lord Mayor’s Appeal and our initiatives.

Our event calendar

Get Involved

With your support, we can act as a powerful catalyst for positive change.

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