Mayor's fundraising

Another important role of the Mayor, a one the Mayor is always very passionate about, is to support a few local charities and good causes.

Each Year the Mayor promotes their chosen charities and good causes and raises funds for them by hosting charity events throughout their year in office.

The Mayor for 2024-25, Councillor Allison Chisnall is supporting Castletown Scouts Group, Hylton Castle Trust and the Royalty Theatre Sunderland as it celebrates in Centenary anniversary.  Each of these charities heavily relies upon donations to help fund their programmes, and allow them to continue to support their community.

Upcoming Events:

• Christmas Party in the Parlour - Wednesday 11 December - City Hall, Sunderland - Tickets cost £10pp, arrive at 6:30pm until 9:30pm
• Civic Carol Service - Sunday 15 December - Sunderland Minster, High Street West, Sunderland - arrive at 5:50pm until 7:30pm.
• Charity Race Evening - Friday 24 January 2025 - North Biddick Social Club - Tickets cost £10pp, arrive 6.45pm until 11pm
• Mayor's Charity Winter Ice Ball - Friday 18 February 2025 - Roker Hotel - Tickets cost £60pp, arrive 7pm until midnight
• Charity Country and Western Evening - Details TBC

Other dates to follow asap.

To make a donation to the Mayor's Charities and Good Causes:

By debit or credit card via Sunderland City Council website.

The funds will be distributed between the chosen charities at the end of the Mayor's term in office.

Last year's Mayor Cllr Dorothy Trueman raised over £25,000.00 for The Special Lioness and Hug in a Bag.