We Are Winners!

December 2019 saw our excellent team acknowledged as double award winners, thanks to the Asian Business Chamber of Commerce (ABCC).

First, we were pleasantly surprised to win Charity of the Year, especially against such stiff competition from the other great charities nominated. The judges said our work stood out and that they could see the huge impact we had on society and also, the ways in which we had sustained and grown our services particularly through austerity and challenging economic times.

Then before the shock had eased we also won the Overall Business of the Year Award. We couldn’t believe it!

While we don’t work at RSVP solely to win awards, these awards mean so much to us and are for each and every member of the RSVP team. Our volunteers and staff work tirelessly for children and adults subjected to sexual violence and sexual abuse. We all take bold steps, show survivors that we believe them, in a world that often doesn’t, and demonstrate big hearted support. We ensure that people can live hopeful and confident futures after sexual trauma. I am so proud of the huge and meaningful differences that the RSVP team helps to make for children and adults subjected to sexual abuse.

Finally, we very much appreciate the recognition from the ABCC. Their support means the world to us and shows that they value the importance of what we do and the impact that we make. Warm thanks to the ABCC for not only acknowledging what we do but for being so willing to speak out and acknowledge the issues surrounding rape and sexual violence within society. It was amazing to hear ABCC judges say: “RSVP deals with real challenges, changing lives for the better, with limited resources and empowers individuals to take charge of their lives. They are richly deserved winners, and I would like to congratulate them and all of the other winning firms which have demonstrated excellence in their categories.” Thank you again. 

Lisa Thompson, CEO