£10,000 Raised For Charity at The Search Seven Saloon!

Thursday 2nd October saw under 200 people ride into the AMEX Stadium, in Brighton, for a Wild West-themed night of fundraising with the Search Seven posse.

Just weeks after Search Seven scooped best SME in Brighton & Hove for the way they operate as a business – linked to their unwavering support and dedication to charity giving – it was another night of charity fundraising that brought everyone together for a rootin’ tootin’ night that will live long in the memories and the history books.

Sam ‘The Hatman’ Thomas and his trusted sidekick Gav ‘The Gunslinger’ Willis treated the crowd to an evening of fun and games, which included a Rodeo Bull, barnstorming props, overhead barrels in the welcome drinks lounge, line dancing and a live country band. This was mixed with the reality of why everyone was there, as CEOs from Rockinghorse Children’s Charity and The Sussex Beacon shared how the funds raised will make a real and lasting impact on the community.

It was an emotionally charged evening, filled with passion and heart, and the atmosphere was full of energy and fun from start to end.

Fundraising on the night exceeded expectations, with the final figure reaching just over £10,000. Each member of the Search Seven team chooses a charity that is close to their heart, and throughout the year, they host several events, with funds distributed in December. Other charities they support are shown in the image above.

The headline sponsor for the event was Teamwork.com, with co-sponsors being Evolve Your Pipedrive, 67 Degrees, Friday Solved and Servo Private Wealth. Event partners included Me & You, H2 Productions, Be Well Live Well and Fundraizza.

CEO and Founder Gav ‘The Gunslinger’ Willis talks about the night at the Saloon:

“It’s hard to put into words how much this means to us as an agency, seeing so many people come together for a night of fun and games and help us to raise much-needed funds for our amazing charities. The support we have at our events is incredible, and the energy in the room was off the charts. Another successful night and perhaps our best event to date?”

The Search Seven Saloon event has taken the total fundraising for the search marketing agency to just below the £177,000 target, which they expect to reach by the end of the 2025 – a year ahead of the original deadline. Gavin goes on to add, “The last few years have seen our fundraising go to another level, raising over £20,000 a year for three consecutive years now. Our target was to reach £177,000 by the end of 2026, marking our 15th birthday. However, at this rate we might be celebrating reaching £200,000 – now that will be some party and celebration!”

With big plans for 2026 already in motion – including a couple of new events being introduced – the ‘Search Marketing Agency for Social Good’ are already looking ahead to a bumper year. In the face of AI and the rise of digital based products, human connection and building community is still very much at the forefront in their mission to give back to move forwards.

As the dust settles on this amazing event, and the doors at the Search Seven Saloon swing shut, it doesn’t stop there as another event is just around the corner – to get the latest details on events, CSR, or SEO and PPC tips, and resources – please sign up to the newsletter on the website  –

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Search Seven Crowned Best SME in Brighton & Hove 2025!

The eagerly awaited return of the Brighton & Hove Business Awards in September did not disappoint, with Search Seven, the Search Marketing Agency for Social Good – winning the best SME Award.

Amidst tough competition, with six finalists named in the category, including Arke Agency, Best of British Events, Ingenio Technologies, The Float Spa and Yellowave Beach Sports, it was Search Seven that came out on top!

The category was judged by Servo Private Wealth, with Managing Director, James Mallinson, saying “the way Search Seven operate as a business, placing such strong focus on their people and purpose, whilst also recording healthy profits, is astonishing. They are a real testament to the Brighton business community, showing others how you can be successful by placing ‘heart’ at the heart of a business”

The win comes after other recent successes for the Brighton-born agency, where they have won best Community Contribution at the Gatwick Diamond Awards and also received a Highly Commended for CEO of the year.

Founder and CEO, Gavin Willis, speaking about the recent recognition: “I know how much effort the whole team put into making us who we are, and I feel our values-led approach will always make us stronger as an agency. This recognition, alongside other recent wins, I hope inspires other businesses to place people and purpose first, and create a more meaningful, purposeful experience for everyone involved in your journey.”

It’s been a record-breaking year for Search Seven, as they finish the year generating their highest revenue in a financial year, a new website and rebrand were launched in the spring, and another great year for client wins and some fun charity events – seeing the business fundraise over £20,000 for three consecutive years in a row!

In next month’s edition, we will be hearing more from the S7 team on how they are evolving their strategic SEO offering into the world of AI Search. Ensuring that, as a search agency, they remain at the forefront of search marketing, regardless of the channel, all whilst continuing their fundraising efforts and striving to remain a business for good!

If you feel aligned with the way they work and want a jargon-free chat about how Search Seven can help your brand improve its online visibility, then email info@searchseven.co.uk or visit the website and book a discovery call today!