Charity Work
Digby devoted a large amount of time to charity work. He supported both dyslexia charities, as well as LGBT charities. Two charities he was involved with were The Albert Kennedy Trust, which supports homeless LGBT people and the Terrence Higgins Trust which supports people living with HIV and AIDS. After Digby's death, Tim Sigsworth, chief executive of the Albert Kennedy Trust, said: ‘The young people cared for by the Trust were very close to Kristian’s heart. The money donated in honour of his memory will go towards the newly named ‘Kristian Digby Young Person of the Year Award’ which will be given out at the Albert Awards in London and Manchester. Donations will also directly improve the lives and life chances of young LGBT people who are facing homelessness after rejection by their families’.
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