Celebrating Recognition from Coca-Cola: A Powerful Step Forward for Bless

At Bless Community Support, we’re always working behind the scenes to ensure our charity continues to grow, evolve, and receive the recognition it deserves. And today, we’re thrilled to share an exciting update that marks a new milestone for us — even if it’s not quite the ending we’d hoped for.

Over the past few months, we’ve been quietly taking part in a multi-stage interview and assessment process with Coca-Cola, a global brand known for its generous support of charitable causes throughout the UK and beyond. Their philanthropic reach changes lives — and we’ve been incredibly proud to be considered as one of their potential charity partners.

This was no small process. From in-depth interviews to submitting detailed insight into our work, values, and impact, we gave it everything. And while we didn’t make it to the final stage this time, we are over the moon to have been named as a national runner-up — a truly huge achievement for a grassroots community charity like ours.

We may not have taken the top spot, but this is a win in its own right. To be recognised, shortlisted, and seriously considered by a corporate sponsor of Coca-Cola’s size and scale is something we’re incredibly proud of. It’s a testament to the amazing work being delivered every single day at Bless Community Support — thanks to our team, volunteers, supporters, and every single person who walks through our doors.

A heartfelt thank you to Wayne, whose support and encouragement helped us tell our story with confidence and pride.

As they say, you can’t win them all — but you can learn, grow, and return stronger. We’re taking this experience as motivation and a moment to celebrate how far we’ve come. Being seen and valued by a global name like Coca-Cola has given us more than a chance — it’s given us momentum.

So here’s to pushing forward, aiming high, and never being afraid to go after the big opportunities. This is only the beginning. 💪💛