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A Fair City

Poverty hasn’t disappeared

  • 10k

    More than 10,000 people have slept rough on the streets of London in the last year. (Streets of London) 

  • 4 in 10

    4 in 10 Londoners have less income than needed for basic living (Trust for London 2023) 

  • 385k

    In 2022/23, approximately 384,477 people used a foodbank in London, an increase of 99,790 when compared to the previous year. (Statista) 

How are we changing that?

Our programmes

City Giving

The City Giving programme supports The Lord Mayor’s Appeal ambition to act as a catalyst for change by mobilising businesses to drive philanthropy, volunteering and community engagement. Evolving from a single-day event – City Giving Day – into a year-round programme, City Giving 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 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 help break down barriers, unlock potential and aspiration, and create better futures for Londoners and their communities.

 

City Giving Day 2025 highlights video

Download our City Giving Day Guide 2025

Roll of Honour 2025
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    City Giving Day Register your organisation
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    Digital Resources How to get started and promote your event

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 (more details available soon):

  • Tour de City Static Wattbike Challenge
  • City Walk
  • Treasure Hunt
  • Quiz Night

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

18 March City Giving Day 2026 Launch Breakfast

23 September City Giving Day 2026

Get Involved

With your support, we can make an unprecedented change to help one million people thrive.

How to donate