South Ayrshire Council has won the RAF Benevolent Fund Award for outstanding support from a group or organisation.South Ayrshire Provost, Iain Campbell, and Leader of the Council, Martin Dowey, accepted the award on behalf of the council at the Fund’s annual awards ceremony, which took place in London.
Now in its 12th year, the RAF Benevolent Fund Awards celebrate the outstanding contribution and support provided by partners, fundraisers and volunteers.The council was shortlisted for, and subsequently won, the award for 'exceptional support assisting the Fund with reaching, informing and supporting the RAF Family across Scotland and the wider UK'.Chief Executive at the RAF Benevolent Fund, Air Vice-Marshal Chris Elliot, said: "The Awards are a fantastic opportunity to recognise all of the great work that allows us to continue supporting RAF veterans, serving personnel and their families and making a real improvement to their lives.
Many congratulations to all this year's winners including South Ayrshire Council for their inspirational enthusiasm, support, and generosity, which has been wonderful to see.
From everyone at the RAF Benevolent Fund – thank you."South Ayrshire Provost Campbell said: "I was absolutely humbled to accept this award on behalf of South Ayrshire Council.
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