Celebrating 15 Years of Impact, the Coca‑Cola Thank You Fund Announces 2025 Recipients
€200K Invested in 14 Youth Groups Supporting Inclusion and Inspiration Across the Island of Ireland
Coca‑Cola Ireland, alongside its strategic bottling partner Coca‑Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland, today announced the 14 non-profit organisations awarded grant funding through the 2025 Coca‑Cola Thank You Fund.
Now in its 15th year, the Fund has invested a further €200,000 to support local community-based programmes that champion inclusion and inspiration for young people across the island of Ireland. At a time when many are facing rising living costs, limited access to opportunities and increased pressure on their wellbeing, this continued investment in local community groups ensures supports are delivered where they are needed most.
Established in 2011, the Coca‑Cola Thank You Fund has awarded €1.9 million in grants to nearly 200 organisations committed to empowering young people, particularly those at risk of disadvantage, through accessible education, employability, and leadership programmes. This year’s recipients will deliver initiatives under the 2025 theme: supporting and empowering youth interventions across the island of Ireland.
The 14 successful organisations will receive grants ranging from €8,000 to €25,000. This funding will enable community groups to remove barriers and provide meaningful support to young people aged 16-25, helping them develop skills, build confidence, and take positive action in their local communities.
Recipients of this year’s Coca‑Cola Thank You Fund include nine organisations from the Republic of Ireland; South Dublin County Partnership (SDCP) (€25,000), Her Sport (€18,678), Generation: You Employed, Ireland (€15,000), Greencastle Community Development CLG (€9,400), South West Mayo Development Company (€13,200), YMCA Dublin (€13,000), ARD Family Resource Centre (€11,687), Aiséirí (€11,900), and Footsteps Project Connect FRC (€11,619) along with five from Northern Ireland: The McDonald Centre (£11,371), Drumgor Detached Youth Work Project (£10,375), R.E.A.C.H Across (£8,500), AdaptNI (£21,000), and Laurencetown Summer Scheme (£8,950).
Speaking on the importance of the Fund and its ongoing impact on young people and communities across Ireland and Northern Ireland, Amruta Vaidya, Country Manager, Coca‑Cola Ireland said: “As we celebrate 15 years of the Coca‑Cola Thank You Fund, we’re proud to support 14 local community organisations that are truly making a difference. These groups are at the heart of their communities, creating real impact where it matters most. With a strong local presence through our teams and operations in Ireland and Northern Ireland, Coca‑Cola is committed to investing in local communities. Working with our partner, Coca‑Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland, these grants go beyond funding, they represent a meaningful investment in young people’s futures, empowering them to take positive action, build essential life skills, and feel valued and included in their local communities.”
Simon Fitzpatrick, General Manager, Coca‑Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland, added: “The resilience and passion of young people across the island of Ireland continues to inspire us. Together with our partners, Coca‑Cola Ireland, we are strongly rooted in our local communities and are delighted to provide resources through the Thank You Fund that enable these young leaders to grow, thrive, and succeed. This year’s recipients are a great example of how inclusive, supportive programmes can foster social connections and help build confidence for brighter futures.”
Operating in partnership with the Irish Youth Foundation (IYF), Sarah Edmonds, Chief Executive, Irish Youth Foundation, concluded: “The Coca‑Cola Thank You Fund has remained focused on empowering local youth services for 15 years. This year, we were once again impressed by the quality and standard of applications received, reflecting the dedication and innovation within local community youth work across the island. The recipients demonstrate how targeted, community-driven initiatives can open doors for young people who face significant challenges. We look forward to seeing the difference these projects will make in local communities right across Ireland. For many young people, access to these supports can be genuinely life changing.”
For more information about the Coca‑Cola Thank You Fund and to learn about all 14 recipient organisations, check out www.coca-cola.ie/thankyou
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