. . . . .  working to provide immediate financial assistance to individuals working with the Recovery Industry, who are impacted by a work-related accident.
 

RISC Mission Statement
 

The Charity was created to offer immediate assistance, to individuals, working within the Recovery Industry,

  • To qualify, the individual (or individuals) must work for a bonafide 'Recovery Company'
  • Operating within the British Isles.
  • Who are certified to PAS43.
  • The agreement of any two Trustees is required and if appropriate, instant relief payments can be made.
  • Ongoing relief when appropriate, will be agreed after post evaluation

Background
 
Vehicle recovery is as old as the automobile itself. It became an organised industry in the early seventies see A History of Vehicle Recovery for more details, and has always been a dangerous occupation. Over the years many people have lost their lives, or have been seriously injured serving their fellow motorists and various organisation have been formed to offer help. 

At the European Tow Show in 2005, Nikki King of Isuzu Truck (UK) Limited, suggested that a new fund be set up. It was proposed, not as a challenge to other Benevolent Funds and Charities, but to complement them. Our strength would be immediate support, as soon as possible after the incident (often the most traumatic and distressing time for dependents) and something other organisations cannot always do.

During the summer of 2005 the Trustees Brian Hagen, Debbie Hewitt, Tom Johnson and Andy Lambert, were approached and all agreed to serve. Nigel Schroder agreed to take on the important task of managing the finances,

In October 2005 an 'Inaugural' meeting took place at Warwick. The name Recovery Industry Support Charity (RISC) was selected. It was agreed to register the charity, with the Charity Commission. This was duly completed during 2006.

A year later (again at the European Tow Show), Nikki's dream became a reality as RISC was chosen to be the Tow Shows selected Charity. It came as no surprise therefore, that during the show Nikki King OBE was presented with the prestigious Personal Achievement Award.

 

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