In 2015, Nelson Trust invited specialist insurer Ecclesiastical to visit its Women’s Community Centre in Gloucester, which is opposite the company’s main office. Within 12 months, the partnership had proven to be one of the most effective to date for the company – engaging more employees and generating more fundraising than any previous partnership. It even won a local business charity award for its success.

From the outset, it was apparent that the two organisations’ vision and values were closely aligned. Nelson Trust was established in 1985, initially to provide residential rehabilitation for people affected by addiction. Currently, it operates two women’s centres and two houses providing residential addiction treatment for women affected by trauma, helping 550 vulnerable people every year.