Awards
Fellow of the Southern Africa Institute of Fundraising
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South African Chamber of Commerce, Giving Back Award, 2015
The judges were unanimous. Jill Ritchie’s decades of dedication to improving the lives of those in need make her a clear winner of our Giving Back Award, 2015.
Melissa Powys-Rodrigues, Chair, South African Chamber of Commerce, UK
Brand South Africa, Play Your Part Award, 2017
Global South African, Jill Ritchie, is the UK’s go-to person for anyone wanting to assist non-profits in South Africa. Aside from this being her ‘real’ work, Jill goes out of her way to help wherever she can. She truly ‘Plays her Part’ and is our obvious winner of this Award for 2017.
Pumela Salela, UK Country Head, Brand South Africa.
Volunteerism
I have had the honour of volunteering for numerous non-profit organisations over the years. Aside from those whose boards I serve on, my currently volunteer for:
67 Blankets
I help to make blankets in South Africa and scarves for the UK arm of this wonderful initiative in honour of Nelson Mandela