Maritime charity the Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society (RASS) is celebrating a double win for its staff from the recent Markel 3rd Sector Care Awards.
The Banstead-based charity, which caters for retired seafarers, their families and dependents, as well as residents living with dementia at its care home, Belvedere House, scooped awards for Housekeeping Manager Shirley Campbell and Chairman Captain Glass for their contributions to the Society, home, its staff and residents.
Captain Duncan Glass, who was awarded the Beyond Governance Award, has been a Trustee with the charity since 2003 and was described by the judging panel as ‘demonstrating an outstanding and sustainable contribution to the Royal Alfred’, overseeing its widespread development since taking on the Chairmanship role in 2009. Captain Glass has overseen a raft of improvements to the Royal Alfred’s Weston Acres estate, including the building and creation of a specialist dementia unit, landscaping of the extensive grounds for staff, resident and family recreation as well as several royal visits and the Society’s 150th anniversary celebration in 2015.
Housekeeping Manager Shirley Campbell was recognised with the Leadership Award and has been instrumental in the smooth-running of the Society’s home for more than ten years. Shirley was commended by judges as ‘kindness itself’, as well as being committed and driven.
Brian Boxall-Hunt, CEO at the Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society, said: “We are incredibly proud of the achievements of both Shirley and Captain Glass, both of whom thoroughly deserve their awards for their dedication to our home and for leading by example.
“The Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society would not be what it is today without the commitment and care of every single member of staff here who all give so much to making our home a comfortable and supportive place for residents to enjoy life.”
The Markel 3rd Sector Care Awards celebrate the unsung heroes that have a huge impact in the care sector as well as recognising the achievements made by registered providers and community groups.
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