Blum is celebrating this year’s International Women’s Day with the announcement of a long-term charity partnership with One Loud Voice for Women.
Inspired by the non-profit organisation and its continued work, Blum will build on its existing relationship and donate to the charity through fundraising initiatives and sponsorship activities throughout the year.
One Loud Voice for Women is dedicated to elevating women by influencing and reshaping workplaces into modern cultures of equality, psychological safety and opportunity. Its purpose is to make the overall workplace better for women and bolster gender fairness from within organisations.
This International Women’s Day the global theme is ‘Give to Gain,’ which is a call to accelerate gender equality through generosity, reciprocity, and shared action. One Loud Voice for Women is part of the International Women’s Day giving ecosystem and is aligning its 2026 work with the ‘Give to Gain’ theme.
The focus encourages practical giving such as mentoring women, sponsoring careers, sharing skills, opening networks, providing flexible opportunities, and donating to women-focused initiatives.
Blum recognised the valuable work of One Loud Voice for Women last year, donating proceeds from the honey produced by its on-site bees on International Women’s Day as an initial show of support for this exceptional cause. This year, the company is strengthening that commitment through a dedicated charity partnership.
Influential in progressing the partnership, Ina Kacenaite, Head of HR & Development for Blum UK, comments: “We’re always proud to celebrate our talented team of women who continue to push boundaries and drive innovation in our industry. We resonate strongly with the message of One Loud Voice for Women and now feels like an important time to build upon our relationship.
“Blum UK cares about empowering women in business and wants to put in the effort to support true gender equality and diversity in the workplace. As a leading brand in our industry, we want to use our awareness and share of voice to support and progress this, playing our part in shaping the future.”
Anna Sofat, One Loud Voice Chair for One Loud Voice for Women, added: "We are delighted to welcome Blum as a One Loud Voice Thrive Community Industry Partner. Their commitment to championing women across their industry network makes them a valued partner in our mission to elevate and empower mid-career women.
As a respected name in the interiors and manufacturing sector, Blum’s support will help seed and shape the 1LV Thrive community, our new initiative focused on connection, confidence and leadership development at a pivotal stage in women’s careers. Together, we are laying the foundations for a community that will grow, support and elevate women across the industry.”
This summer, Blum will host an industry event for women at the Blum Experience Centre in Milton Keynes. Welcoming individuals from different companies and backgrounds, the theme will be around uniting women within the kbb industry, as well as professionals from other industries, to inspire, educate and drive action.
As a responsible employer, the business is proud to continue its commitment to supporting charitable initiatives which champion people, sustainability, and the wider industry. For more information on the brand, visit www.blum.com/gb/en/]
