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Maritime Charity Makes History With First Virtual AGM
Maritime care charity The Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society has held its 154th Annual General Meeting remotely for the first time in its 155-year history, with supporters and Trustees joining the meeting via video conference services due to current COVID-19 restrictions. The Surrey-based care home operator and charity has provided housing, residential and nursing care to […]
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91-Year-Old Care Home Tenant Walks 14km To Raise Funds for Keyworkers
A 91-year old tenant of Surrey-based Belvedere House, the maritime care home of The Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society, has raised £5,000 for the home’s keyworkers by walking laps of the grounds for 30 days. Inspired by Captain Tom, John Eiffes wanted to recognise the 100 hardworking keyworkers that make up the Royal Alfred workforce – […]
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The CEO of maritime charity The Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society has this week commended the hardworking staff at its Surrey-based care home in an open letter to its workforce during the coronavirus crisis. Commander Brian Boxall-Hunt O.B.E. issued a letter to Belvedere House’s 100 staff members recognising their hard work, dedication, and many sacrifices made […]
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