SSAFA launches ‘Inspirational Fundraiser’ award in honour of Ian Sloss

SSAFA Forces Help (SSAFA) has unveiled a new award in memory of former LSC Group employee, Ian Sloss, a truly inspirational man.

The ‘Inspirational Fundraiser’ award recognises remarkable people who tirelessly fundraise for the charity.

Ian Sloss sadly passed away after taking part in the London Triathlon on Saturday 7th August in aid of the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA) as part of an LSC Group team.

Ian was held in the highest affection and respected by all who knew him; he was a passionate supporter of SSAFA and had hoped to take on a greater role within SSAFA once he had retired. 

Ian joined the RAF as a Halton apprentice in 1963 aged just 17, after realising that the RAF would let him follow his passion for swimming. A few years later he went on to RAF College Cranwell, emerging as an Engineering Officer. Over the next 37 years his RAF career took him far and wide and he gained experience on a number of airframes that were iconic during his period of service, from the Vulcan, his favourite, to the Tornado.

As a Group Captain Ian served as Station Commander at RAF Locking, and was promoted to Air Commodore where he served as Chief Executive of the RAF Logistics Support Services Agency. A competitive swimmer and water polo player, during his career Ian also served as Secretary, Deputy Chairman, Chairman and President of the RAF Swimming Association.

Upon leaving the RAF in April 2000, Ian joined LSC Group to assist with the Air domain, and during his time with the company served in a variety of roles, from Head Of Sales to informing the development of capability in the business. Latterly, Ian was fundamentally engaged with FLIS, and was leading our engagement with the fledgling Military Aviation Authority.

The Ian Sloss Award has full backing from his family and LSC Group is proud to sponsor the award in Ian’s memory.

His wife Viv commented on the award “I am sure that he would have been very proud to have this award named in his honour and would have hoped that it would inspire people to do wonderful things in the name of SSAFA and fundraising.”