Winning Gold at the Care Leavers Award Night
- Claire Sutton
- Nov 14, 2025
- 2 min read
Updated: 14 hours ago
Category Multi Award Wining Award Recognition Staffordshire:
Some moments stop you in your tracks. Winning Gold at the Care Leavers Award Night did exactly that.
It was emotional. Overwhelming. Humbling. And deeply personal.
This award is not about recognition for us. It is about the girls. The journeys they have walked. The strength they carry quietly. The courage it takes to step into the world without the support so many people never even realise they have.
That is why this matters so much.
Why this award touched our hearts
Girls leaving care often leave with very little more than their belongings and their bravery. No safety net. No one cheering from the sidelines. No certainty about where they fit or who truly has their back.
To be recognised for supporting them is incredibly moving. Because it tells us that the love, patience, time, and belief we give is being felt. That it is making a difference, even when the progress feels small or quiet.
Winning Gold felt like a moment of pause. A reminder that kindness matters. That consistency matters. That showing up matters.
How we support girls leaving care
Our support is not about fixing anyone. These girls are not broken. They are strong, resilient, and capable beyond words.
What we do is walk beside them.
We offer opportunities in a safe and nurturing environment. A place where they are welcomed as they are. Where they can learn without fear of judgment. Where mistakes are met with understanding, not disappointment.
We help build confidence slowly and gently. Sometimes it is learning workplace skills. Sometimes it is finding their voice. Sometimes it is simply being treated with respect and being listened to.
Often, it is about trust. Showing them that adults can be reliable. That promises can be kept. That they are worthy of time, patience, and belief.
Why this will always matter to us
Wedding Belles Love has always been about more than dresses. It is about how a woman feels when she is truly seen. That feeling should not be reserved for one day of her life.
Supporting girls leaving care is part of our heart and part of our purpose. Because when a young woman finally believes she matters, everything changes. Her choices. Her confidence. Her future.
Winning Gold is not a finish line. It is fuel. It reminds us why we do this and why we will continue to do it.
To the Care Leavers Award Night, thank you for recognising stories that deserve compassion and attention. And to the incredible girls we are lucky enough to support, this award belongs to you. We are so proud of you.
What this recognition meant to us
Winning Gold at the Care Leavers Award Night was deeply meaningful because it connected our business to something much bigger than bridal. At Wedding Belles Love, community is not a marketing word, it is a responsibility we take seriously. Being recognised for supporting care leavers reminded me that businesses can be both successful and kind, and that showing up consistently for people matters. This award reinforced our belief that when you lead with compassion, create opportunity, and genuinely care about the people around you, the impact reaches far beyond the boutique and into real lives.
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