Kirsty shortlisted for Charity Times Awards

CBM UK Chief Executive Kirsty Smith has been shortlisted for Charity Principal of the Year in the Charity Times Magazine Awards (open link in new tab), recognising her inspiring leadership and commitment to transforming the lives of people with disability, their families and communities in the world’s poorest places.

Kirsty joined CBM UK as Chief Executive in 2012, bringing 25 years’ experience in the development sector. A values-driven leader who is passionate about building a fairer, more inclusive world, she drives CBM to practical success whilst keeping our ethos at the heart of our work.

As well as leading CBM UK, Kirsty has been acting Chair of CBM’s International Leadership Team since 2018, responsible for the global CBM federation whose programmes help over 30 million people annually.

The Charity Times Magazine Awards, run by Charity Times Magazine, celebrate best practice in the UK charity and not-for-profit sector. This year’s winners will be announced on 2 October 2019.

Images: Top – Kirsty meeting Clarisse and her 15-month-old son, Irene, at a CBM-supported outreach centre in rural Rwanda. Bottom – Kirsty with CBM Champion and GB Paralympian, Anne Wafula-Strike, at the Global Disability Summit in July 2018.