The Wilberforce Trust is York’s oldest charity having been formed in 1833. We have a track record as an organisation at the cutting edge of innovation in the field of sight and hearing loss, as well as providing supported living accommodation to visually impaired and disabled tenants. Our work is highly respected but, as a charity, we are not that well known in our own city.

When I was appointed head of development in 2018, I realised that the first step was to raise the profile of the charity. After a rebrand and some events for potential supporters, we began to increase the visibility of our work and make valuable contacts within York’s business networks.