As well as performing civic duties, the Mayor will select a national or local charity to support during their year of office. The Mayor's Appeal Committee will raise money by organising a wide range of events, functions and activities. All money raised goes direct to the Mayor's chosen charity at the end of the Mayoral year.

The Mayor's Appeals for 2008/09 are two charities:

Dream Factory 
Dream Factory relieves the suffering of children and young people with life limiting or terminal illnesses or severe disabilities by granting wishes and dreams in order to bring happiness and joy.

Haven House
Haven House Children’s Hospice provides short term respite care and end of life care, for children aged 0-19 years with a life-limiting or life-threatening condition.

Make a donation to the Mayor's Appeal

If you wish to make a donation to the Mayor's Appeal you can do this by three methods:

• Make a donation to the Mayor's Appeal online
• Call the Mayor's Office
  Telephone - 0208 708 2110
• E-mail - mayorsoffice@redbridge.gov.uk

Support the Mayor's Appeal events and don't forget you can now make a donation online to the Mayor's Appeal 2008 - who is the only Local Authority Mayor in London who offers this online facility.

If you have any unwanted Christmas or Birthday presents that could be used for raffle prizes, tombolas etc. they will be gratefully received.

For more information please contact the Mayor's Office on 020 8708 2110.