🎉 We have some exciting news! 🎉
July 2026
We were incredibly proud to announce that Preston’s Promise had been shortlisted as one of the final four finalists in the BBC Radio Lancashire Make a Difference Awards 2026 in the Community Group Award category.
With over 1,000 entries received this year, reaching the final four was an amazing honour and a reflection of the dedication, compassion and hard work of our incredible volunteers, trustees, supporters, Frenchwood Community Primary School and everyone who has stood beside us.
This recognition belongs to every person who has volunteered their time, donated, partnered with us, or supported our projects. Whether it’s our weekly pantry, Bags of Hope, homeless outreach, Ramadan campaigns, working with local Scout groups, Back Care Solutions or our newest Avenham Garden project, every initiative is focused on bringing people together, supporting those in need and creating lasting positive change in our community.
Thank you to BBC Radio Lancashire and the judges for recognising our work. We looked forward to celebrating with the other finalists at the awards ceremony on 12th September.
❤️ Preston’s Promise at the BBC Make a Difference Awards
What a wonderful afternoon we have had! ❤️
Saturday 12 September, Preston’s Promise had the absolute honour of attending the BBC Radio Lancashire Make a Difference Awards 2026 at Lancaster Town Hall.
To be named one of just four finalists in the Community Group Award, from more than 1,000 nominations, has been an incredible achievement for our small grassroots organisation.
We went along today not only to celebrate the awards, but to celebrate our volunteers, supporters and the Preston community who make everything we do possible.
From our weekly food pantry and homeless outreach, to Bags of Hope, our Ramadan projects, working alongside local Scouts and our newest community project at Avenham Garden with Onward Homes, every project has the same purpose — to support people, bring communities together and remind those going through difficult times that they are not forgotten.
A huge thank you to BBC Radio Lancashire for recognising community groups and individuals who quietly make a difference every day. As BBC Radio Lancashire’s Graham Liver said, these are often “unsung heroes”.
We are incredibly proud to have represented Preston’s Promise today. ❤️
This recognition belongs to every single person who has been part of our journey.
