Some events bring people together for a good night out. Others leave something behind that benefits the whole community. The monthly fundraiser held at the Top Club in Cleveleys manages to do both.

For just over two years, organisers and supporters have been coming together month after month to raise money for C4C, with all profits from the event going directly to the organisation.

The result is something worth celebrating: more than £12,000 raised so far, helping C4C support projects in and around Cleveleys town centre.

That is a significant achievement for a regular community event, especially when you consider that it is built on people giving up their time, turning up, supporting the cause and enjoying themselves along the way.

A room full of support

The fundraiser regularly attracts around 180 guests each month. That is a fantastic turnout and a clear sign that people are willing to get behind something positive when they can see the difference it makes.

And the audience is not limited to Cleveleys or even the North West. Guests travel from across the country to attend, making the event a genuine draw for the town.

It is easy to focus on the money raised, but the event also creates connections. Friends meet up, new faces discover Cleveleys and people return month after month because they enjoy being part of something that has a purpose.

The benefits reach beyond the fundraiser

There is another important part of this story: the benefit to local businesses.

When around 180 people come into town for an event, many will make an evening of it. Guests often visit local restaurants, cafés, pubs and shops, spending money with independent businesses before or after the fundraiser.

Visitors travelling from further afield may also discover places they would not otherwise have visited. A meal, a drink, a browse around the shops or a return visit can all contribute to the local economy.

That wider impact matters. A successful community event does not just benefit the organisation receiving the funds; it can help support the people who work hard to keep the town's businesses going too.

More than a fundraising total

The more than £12,000 raised has been used by C4C to help projects in and around the town centre. That means the effort made by organisers, guests and supporters is being turned into practical help for the local area.

It is a reminder that community spirit is not just a nice phrase. It can be seen in the time people volunteer, the money they contribute and the projects that become possible as a result.

Cleveleys benefits when people choose to support local events, and local businesses benefit when those events bring extra visitors through the door.

A reason to be proud of Cleveleys

There is plenty of talk about what towns need to thrive. Often, the answer starts with people who are prepared to get involved and make something happen.

This monthly fundraiser is a great example. It has raised more than £12,000 for C4C, attracted a regular audience of around 180 people and helped bring visitors and spending into the town.

So the next time you hear about a local fundraiser or community event, remember that its value may reach much further than the venue walls. It can support worthwhile projects, bring people together and give local businesses a welcome boost.

That is community spirit in action – and something Cleveleys can be proud of.