Aberlour is thrilled to have been awarded the prestigious UK Large Charity of the Year Award at the Third Sector Awards today at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London.
The award was made to the charity or voluntary sector organisation that has had a truly exceptional year and whose recent achievements have attracted the admiration of the sector.
2022/23 was indeed an exceptional year for Aberlour as it realised its ‘Being Brave’ Strategy. The cost-of-living emergency demanded Brave responses for children, young people and families. Aberlour’s Board, Staff and volunteers stepped up and were:
A key validation of our success was our Chief Executive, SallyAnn Kelly receiving an OBE for services to children and families.
Chair of Aberlour David Robb said: “We are absolutely thrilled to receive this award and for our work to be recognised by so many eminent judges and sector leaders. The award is testament to the bravery of everyone at Aberlour who have worked so hard and gone the extra mile to help more children, young people and families in Scotland.”
Chief Executive, SallyAnn Kelly OBE said: “On behalf of everyone at Aberlour I am over the moon that we have won this prestigious award and would like to thank everyone who contributed and help make this happen. We were up against some strong competition from other fantastic well respected and deserving organisations and we are so proud to receive this award”.
Other charities shortlisted for this award include Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity, Blood Cancer UK, Locality and Onside.