National maritime charity the Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society celebrated more than 50 years of service from two of its longest serving trustees at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in London.

David Gundry, Vice Chairman of the Society, and trustee Captain Malcolm Lowle, who have now retired from the Society, served Royal Alfred for 27 years and 24 years respectively.

The Right Honourable the Viscount Cobham, President of the Society, presided over the charity’s AGM at Trinity House in London as residents, tenants, volunteers and staff joined the charity’s board of management to mark the occasion. The Society acknowledged the significant contribution of David and Malcolm as two of its longest serving trustees, as well as the achievements of other members of staff and volunteers.

The AGM also allowed the charity to reflect on another successful year, with home occupancy levels at around 97 per cent and a host of improvements continuing at the Society’s nursing care home, Belvedere House, in Weston Acres, Surrey.

Royal Alfred Chief Executive, Commander Brian Boxall-Hunt, said: “The 2017 AGM was a great event enjoyed by residents, tenants, staff, members, and trustees of the Society. We were able to announce significant changes to the charity including the retirement of two of our longest serving trustees and reflect on the achievements of the previous year. “

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