Dudley Civic Awards brings in a record £6,900

The Mayor of Dudley's charities appeal fund has been given a huge boost at the Mayor's Ball and Civic Awards raising a staggering £6,900 which is more money than ever before.

The sell-out fundraising event raised a massive £6,900 during a night of entertainment, food and prize-giving at the Copthorne Hotel on Friday, March 18.

For the first time ever the fundraising Mayor's Ball was combined with the Civic Awards and reached a record number of 300 guests.

Councillor Steve Waltho, Mayor of Dudley, said: "I am overwhelmed by the generosity of both the people who put their hands in their pockets on the night and the organisations and individuals who donated all of the prizes. I would like to say a huge thank you on behalf of my chosen charities."