The Guy Earl of Warwick pub in Welling was recognised in the Community Hero category for its initiatives.
Owned by Ray and Bonnie Irwin for three years, the pub has become a community hub, organising various activities and support services.
These include home education and social groups, soup kitchens, a lunch club for the elderly, and free ice cream for children and dogs in the summer.
Owned by Ray and Bonnie Irwin for three years, the pub has grown into a vital community hub, offering activities and support services (Image: Joseph Walshe)
The pub also installed eight anti-bleed control kits and a community defibrillator to address knife crime in Bexley.
The prize money from Coca-Cola Europacific Partners will be split between Darent Valley Hospital and the Woolwich Service Users Project, a Greenwich-based homelessness charity.
Mr Irwin said: “It’s been a great honour to have our pub’s community work recognised by the Great British Pub Awards.
“Our goal has always been to serve as the community’s cornerstone, and this acknowledgment reassures us that we are making a positive impact.
“We are grateful for the support from Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, which enables us to continue to make a positive impact on our community.
“The prize money will go a long way in furthering our efforts to provide essential services and support to those in need.”
Holly Firmin, senior community partnerships manager at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, said: “Pubs play a crucial role in bringing people together and cultivating a sense of community for locals, and it’s inspiring to see the dedication shown by Ray, Bonnie, and the team at Guy Earl of Warwick.
“We are proud to support their efforts and the positive difference they will undoubtedly continue to make to the lives of the locals in Welling.”
