Our Work

Mission Statement

CBM is an international Christian development organisation whose primary purpose is to improve the quality of life of the world’s poorest persons with disabilities and those at risk of disability, who live in the most disadvantaged societies.

What We Do

Images from two CBM projects

CBM acts upon the needs and rights of people with disabilities and supports the provision of more than 1,000 projects in 113 countries. It is estimated that CBM reaches out to 20 million people worldwide across Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, and South America.

Wherever possible, it is the aim to provide these services within the communities and therefore Community-Based Rehabilitation programmes are provided where possible to leave communities with a legacy of skills.

Cause & Prevention

Our focus is on the prevention and treatment of diseases wherever possible, and on education and rehabilitation so that people with disability can be included into their society as equals and lead a largely independent life.

CBM always works in partnership with national and local organisations and provides an important advocacy link between the blind, deaf and disabled and their respective governments.

Our Core Values

Christian
We strive to follow the teachings and example of Jesus Christ; we believe that our purpose can only be achieved through dependency on God.

International
We aspire to be a global organisation in all aspects of our work.

Professional
We aim for quality in everything we do.

Integrity
We are good stewards of the resources entrusted to us.

Communication
We communicate honestly and respectfully.

About cbm in the UK

Whilst CBM's history reaches back to 1908, the UK office was launched in 1996 by Dr. Bill McAllister - the National Director of CBM UK. We are registered in the UK with the Charity Commission of England and Wales as charity number 1058162.

You can view our details on the Central Register of Charities at the Charity Commission website.

Our Offices

CBM UK's Head Office is based just outside of Cambridge, England (see map) and is home to a dedicated team of staff and volunteers. We also operate two smaller regional offices which are home to our two regional representatives - one in Glasgow, Scotland and the other in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

CBM has international offices around the world and we welcome you to contact your local office.