Registered Charity No: 1113197
Charity Awards
At Friends of Chernobyl’s Children we put the needs of the children first, and our volunteers – from local group helpers through to our charity director – work enthusiastically and tirelessly towards this goal. It is always fantastic when our efforts are recognised by others
as has been the case with the charity founder, national DBS officer and group advisor, CEO Olwyn Keogh.
as has been the case with the charity founder, national DBS officer and group advisor, CEO Olwyn Keogh.

Olwyn Keogh’s awards:
- MBE 2007
- Dr. Barnado Lancashire Woman of the Year 2006
- Paul Harris Fellowship Award, Rotary Club of Great Britain
- Soroptimist International Award
- Ribble Mayor's award and many others from local organisations

The long serving co-ordinator of the Isle of Man group, Norman Rivers, was awarded the British
Empire Medal in 2014 for his work with the children of Belarus in the Isle of Man.
Empire Medal in 2014 for his work with the children of Belarus in the Isle of Man.