Dr Ruby Bhatti, a highly accomplished solicitor with a distinguished career spanning over three decades, has been selected as one of the Deputy Lieutenants for West Yorkshire.
The announcement was met with gratitude and enthusiasm from Dr Bhatti. In her official statement, Dr Bhatti conveyed her eagerness to contribute to the betterment of West Yorkshire’s community, in collaboration with the Lord-Lieutenant.
She said, “Having worked within communities for over 30 years, I feel privileged to be given a further opportunity to continue my sincere commitment to working with diverse communities and carry on making a difference to society as a whole.”
Dr Bhatti’s portfolio extends beyond her legal expertise. She occupies significant roles on various national, regional, and local panels related to health and research. Notably, she chairs the Wolfson Centre for Applied Research and serves as a board member for the Yorkshire & Humber ARC board. Her engagement extends to the Bradford Care Alliance (BCA), which provides support to General Practitioners in the Bradford District, and the Education Alliance For Life Chances (EALC) Board. She also contributes to the DfE’s Priority Area Partnership Board.
Her dedication to the community is further evident through her roles as a trustee on numerous Multi-Academy Trust Boards within Yorkshire, as well as her position as a Non-Executive Director of Independent Governance Support (IGS), a charity committed to promoting effective governance. Dr Bhatti’s substantial engagement extends to local community centres and social enterprise organizations, illustrating her profound commitment to philanthropic endeavours. Her recent appointment to the Active Bradford Board exemplifies her ongoing efforts to foster positive change.
Dr Bhatti’s accomplishments have garnered significant recognition. In 2019, she was awarded an OBE by Her Majesty the Queen for her contributions in the fields of housing and young people. Her dedication to community welfare was further honoured in 2020 when she received an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Bradford.
Dr Bhatti said, “I am humbled and at the same time honoured to be appointed as a Deputy Lieutenant for West Yorkshire and I look forward to serving the community, the King, and the Lord-Lieutenant in his work to champion and support the County and people of West Yorkshire.”
Image: Dr Ruby Bhatti
Josie Geistfeld
Josie Geistfeld is Editor of Yorkshire Legal News. She welcomes comments and questions.