The Mayor’s chosen charities

Timing

• Applications open: 1 December 2025
• Deadline for submissions: 16 January 2026
• Charity selection confirmed by: Early April 2026

All applicants will be contacted once the selection is complete.

How to apply

Please send the information below to the Mayor's Office within the application window.

• Charity name
• Main contact person (name, role, and contact details)
• About your charity – who you support, how you operate, and your impact within the borough
• Your goals for the next two years
• Ideas and resources you can bring to the partnership as a Mayor’s chosen charity

Once the Mayor-elect has been confirmed, you can invite them to visit your charity or attend an event in their capacity as a councillor using their Councillor contact details.

What it means to be a Mayor’s Charity

If selected, your charity will benefit from a range of support and opportunities, including:

• Visibility and recognition at the Annual Council and Mayor Making ceremony (you may be invited to give a short 2-minute talk)
• Use of the Town Hall to host events with the Mayor as co-host
• Publicity via the Mayors social media channels throughout the mayoral year
• Event Support including
  • Marketing via social media and newsletters
  • Access to an online ticket sales facility
  • Help with creating a flyer advertising your event
• Fundraising / Networking charity events: organised by the Mayoral Events Officer (2–3 per year)
• Collections at civic events, such as Heritage Open Day, Civic Carol Service, and other receptions
• Speaking opportunities for the Mayor to promote your charity at community events (e.g. Rotary Club, Round Table), often resulting in donations

Contact

If you have any questions or need further information, please email the Mayor’s Office.