The Lord Mayor's Appeal

Join us on Monday, 16th September at Hays Cheapside from 3 PM for our We Can Be introductory event! 🌟 The Lord Mayor's Appeal invites anyone interested in getting involved in our We Can Be programme—whether you're considering participating or supporting—to learn more about how you can make a difference in supporting us to build confidence, develop skills and raise the aspirations of young women, by opening up the City. This event is a fantastic opportunity to hear first-hand about the impact of the programme on participants, as well as to dive into the finer details of involvement. 📅 Date: Monday, 16th September 🕒 Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM 📍 Location: Hays Cheapside 🔗 Registration link https://buff.ly/3XcfT9i Come along and discover how you can help shape the future! 🙌 #WeCanBe

We are excited to announce the next keynote speaker at this month’s Social Mobility Workshop Series event on ‘Inclusive Hiring Practices’, tackling effective outreach programmes and removing bias from hiring processes. Elouise Essex is an Early Careers Manager at Ashurst LLP and has eight years of experience in the Early Careers Recruitment and Development space. Elouise is responsible for hiring and developing Trainee Solicitors to build a strong and diverse pipeline of talent for the firm and is passionate about ensuring young professionals have the access and support needed to thrive in professional organisations. Elouise will be speaking about removing bias from the recruitment process through psychometric testing and gamified assessments. 🔗Visit our website to learn more and register your interest: https://buff.ly/3MwVt5R #PowerofInclusion #SocialMobility #InclusiveHiring

We are grateful for our City Giving Day Countdown Breakfast’s speakers: Lord Mayor Alderman Professor Michael Mainelli Sam Sims, CEO of National Numeracy Anthony Mazen, Lloyds Banking Group @LGBAmbLondon

Alderman and Sheriff Bronek Masojada Masojada with Alderman Prem Goyal OBE Prem Goyal OBE at The City Giving Day Countdown Breakfast! #CityGivingDay

Join the First-Ever Pepys Day Celebration at Mansion House! 🎉 On September 6, The Lord Mayor of the City of London, Alderman Professor Michael Mainelli, invites you to a unique celebration of Samuel Pepys' life and his famous diary which chronicled the Great Fire of London in September 1666. In honor of the first Pepys Day, we’re hosting two walking tours led by official City of London Guides. These tours will trace the footsteps of the renowned diarist and explore the vibrant history of The City, including the infamous Great Fire of London that Pepys vividly documented. After the tours, join us at Mansion House, where you will be welcomed by the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress Elisabeth Mainelli to raise a glass to Pepys and his enduring legacy. 📅 Event Details: Date: September 6, 2024 Location: Starting at Monument on Fish Street Hill, concluding at Mansion House Tour Options: Walk 1: 'And So to Bed' – Eastwards tour covering the area where Pepys and his wife lived. Walk 2: 'I to Church' – Northwards tour focusing on places and events from Pepys' life. Times: Walks start at 10:00 AM with departures every 10 minutes. Price: £16.96 per tour Booking: Essential for all participants. All proceeds will support The Lord Mayor's Appeal and its mission to 'Create A Better City For All.' As well as The Appeal’s its four thought leadership initiatives - Inclusive, Healthy, Skilled and Fair –it supports charities MQ Mental Health Research, Homewards and National Numeracy. 👉 Sign up now and be a part of this historic celebration https://buff.ly/3yLitLm Do not miss out!

We are excited to extend a big thank you to Saffery for their fantastic participation in our upcoming events! Saffery has signed up - 51 people for our City Walks - 17 teams for the Treasure Hunt - 13 teams for Quiz Night Their enthusiasm and commitment to team-building are truly inspiring! A heartfelt thank you to the Saffery team for their amazing support. We look forward to having a great time together and making these events unforgettable! Sign up for the City Giving Day now ttps://buff.ly/4dGYigv

🚨 4 Weeks Until City Giving Day! 🚨 We're counting down to City Giving Day on 3rd September with a special Countdown Breakfast! Over 100 City business leaders joined us at Mansion House in June, where inspiring speakers, including The Lord Mayor, shared strategies for making the most of the day. Spaces for companies to register are available. As Charles Fulton from jumblebee says: "Having a fundraising goal creates a community with a common cause. City Giving Day brings together hundreds of businesses for one powerful objective." List of companies registered so far: • 40 Leadenhall London • A I A Worldwide Ltd • Antidote LDN • Artizian Catering Services Limited • Axiom Law • Birketts LLP • Brown Brothers Harriman • Central London Alliance CIC • Fitch Group • FTI Consulting • Greengage • Hatching Dragons • HKA • LBBW • OCS Group UK • Paysafe Group • Portico Haven’t signed up yet? Rebecca Howie from Fidelity International reminds us: “Showcase your brilliant fundraising and engage employees in a fun way!” Let’s come together for fundraising, volunteering, and making a difference. City Giving Day is the perfect chance to make an impact. Join us! 📅 Register for City Giving Day now— https://buff.ly/3YJvbVd . #CityGivingDay

Our team at The Lord Mayor’s Appeal recently visited Homelessness: Reframed, a thought-provoking exhibition hosted by our charity partner Homewards at the @Saatchi Gallery. This powerful display uses the universal language of art to deepen the understanding of homelessness in the UK, and we left feeling both inspired and deeply moved. The exhibition is divided into three impactful sections: Invisible Worlds, reminding us of the humanity behind homelessness; Reframed, where UK artists tell the stories of those with lived experiences through various mediums; and Open Doors, which offers hope and a vision of ending homelessness if we work together. We were particularly struck by the poignant display of signs created by individuals experiencing homelessness, as well as the interactive pieces like David Tovey's repurposed Peugeot 206 and Simone Brewster's Pack Away Desire and Other Precious Things. These works challenge us to rethink what "home" means and to recognize the resilience and hope that persist even in difficult circumstances. We highly encourage everyone in London to visit this exhibition before it closes on September 20th. It’s a powerful reminder of the importance of our collective efforts to address and ultimately end homelessness. Learn more about our partnership with Homewards and how you can get involved here https://buff.ly/3yvMFtF #HomelessnessReframed #Homewards

Sign up now to attend the next event in our Social Mobility Workshop Series, tackling ‘Inclusive Hiring Practices’ on Thursday 26 September. The workshop will explore effective outreach programmes and removing bias from hiring processes. We are pleased to announce that Jacqueline Girow will be speaking about providing young people with world of work insight experiences and ensuring those opportunities are accessible. Jacqueline’s role of Executive Director at LIIBA - London & International Insurance Brokers’ Association involves various specialisms conducted on behalf of LIIBA’s membership and the wider London insurance market, including diversity, equity and inclusion within the insurance sector. Spaces are limited so to hear more about the event and register your interest, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/eNkmbEpS   #PowerofInclusion #SocialMobility #InclusiveHiring

Get Ready for City Giving Day 2024 Online Auction! 🌟 We’re thrilled to announce the launch of this year’s City Giving Day Online Auction, opening on 3rd September and closing at 8 PM on 27th September. This is a fantastic opportunity for businesses to make a meaningful impact by donating one or more lots to the auction. All proceeds will go directly to supporting our incredible charity partners: @MQ Mental Health Research Homewards - A Royal Foundation programme @National Numeracy A huge thank you to the team at Jumblebee, who are generously running the auction on a non-profit basis. Below is a sneak peek at some of the amazing auction prizes available: - Mindful Floristry Workshop Experience an intimate meditation session aimed at harnessing positive energy, which you can later express in your flower designs. Our expert flower designer will guide you in creating beautiful and meaningful arrangements using seasonal fresh flowers. Max 12 people, 60 minutes. - Acrylic Model of the Walkie Talkie Bid for a custom-made acrylic model of the iconic Walkie Talkie building in London, created for the Lord Mayor’s Show 2023. This unique piece of City history measures 201cmH x 83cmW x 82cmD and is suitable for indoor display. Details on how to upload your auction lots will be available soon. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please reach out to us at [email protected]. Let’s come together to make a difference! To register and find out more about the City Giving Day 2024 click here https://buff.ly/3YJvbVd #CityGivingDay