A CLYDEBANK charity has highlighted the importance of its upcoming fundraiser next month.

Improving Lives, a disability awareness organisation, is holding a charity night at Singer Bowling Club on Friday, June 28 to support men's mental health services.

The event begins at 7pm, with tickets costing £5 and Kevin Crawford, co-founder of the charity, opened up on the purpose of the fundraiser.

"We are looking to support our men's mental health projects," he said.

"These include our walking group, fishing group and to raise funds for other events that men can get involved in.

"Days out for example allow our attendees to meet like-minded people and discuss things with those who are going through similar situations.

"We are always trying to combat the isolation aspect which is a really big factor when it comes to mental health.

"Given the weather is starting to get better, and sunshine always makes people happy, we hope to be able to get people out and about over the summer."

Tickets for the fundraiser went on sale earlier this week, with the group expecting over 100 people to be in attendance next month.

Improving Lives has a target of £2000 they are hoping to hit.

And Kevin detailed the vital difference fundraising like this makes.

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"We have had a good turnout over the last few years when holding fundraisers so we are hoping for something similar this time," he continued.

 "The organisations wants to do a lot more work with men's mental health and are always looking for feedback from those who use our services.

"We to be able to do more days out like hillwalking, cycling and adventure walks as exercise is something that is vital when dealing with mental health.

 "Ideally, the more different options we are able to offer in terms of activities, the larger number of people we will be able to attract."

Kevin also explained the importance of being able to highlight the work of the staff and volunteers.

"People are very kind in terms of donations and that allows us to get the most out of an event like this," he added.

"After all the hard work the staff and volunteers put in throughout the year, it is a good night for them to let their hair down.

"It is good for them to have a night off, as much as they will still be busy helping the event run smoothly.

"An event like this is vital for our charity like ours as it allows us to continue doing great work."