About the author

Kirsty Simpson heads up the events and community fundraising team at Claire House Children’s Hospice. She is currently studying an MSc in Charity Marketing and Fundraising at Cass Business School and holds a First Class Undergraduate Degree in Events Management from The University of Birmingham. Kirsty is also a guest lecturer in the field of Event Management.

Kirsty started her career in corporate event management working for Events Unlimited, but realised her passion for the third sector when managing UK challenge events for a charity client of the company, Wooden Spoon. Kirsty subsequently worked at The Air Ambulance Service before joining Claire House Children’s Hospice in 2013, a cause that she is truly passionate about.

About the author