An afternoon of music, games and charity is supporting people to rebuild their lives.
Crowns Brighton hosted a fundraising happy hour on Sunday, May 31, from 3pm to 6pm in support of YMCA Brighton.
The event included live music bingo, games and a charity raffle, with prizes donated by local businesses.
One highlight of the raffle is a pair of tickets to see the Levellers at their Hove Park Open Air show in September.
Heather Bostock, of Crowns Brighton, said: "We’re incredibly proud to support YMCA Brighton with this special fundraising event and help bring the community together for a fun afternoon while raising money for such vital local work.
"We’re looking forward to welcoming people for a brilliant afternoon of entertainment, fundraising and community spirit."
Crowns Brighton will donate 50p from every house pint sold during the event and will also launch a special ‘YMCA’ mocktail, with all profits going directly to the charity.
Comedian Zoe Lyons backed the fundraiser and said: "Brighton does two things exceptionally well, looking after each other and finding any excuse for a good time.
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"So an afternoon involving pints, bingo, music and raising money for YMCA Brighton feels very on brand for the city.
"Honestly, if you can have fun and help people rebuild their lives at the same time, that’s pretty hard to argue with.
"Wishing you all a wonderful fundraiser afternoon on May 31."
Last year, YMCA Brighton supported 553 people across Brighton and Hove, delivering more than 63,000 hours of support and providing housing for more than 400 adults facing homelessness.
The charity also helps individuals dealing with domestic abuse, financial hardship, addiction and complex mental health issues.
Its services extend beyond housing, offering wellbeing support, employment guidance and long-term pathways to independence.
Marie Claire Macintosh, fundraising and marketing manager at YMCA Brighton, said: "We’re hugely grateful to Crowns Brighton for their amazing enthusiasm, support and generosity in organising this event.
"Local community partnerships like this make a real difference and help raise vital funds, allowing us to continue supporting adults to reach their full potential, work towards independence and feel part of their community again."
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