Who we are: Management Team
Who we are: Team
Our Directors and managers include:
Emma Thompson – Interim CEO
Emma Thompson, has stepped into the role of Interim CEO from our own Board of Trustees.
Emma joined the Board in 2025 following a career in Corporate Strategy within the Financial Services sector. She made the decision to leave Financial Services to become a full-time carer and advocate for her daughter, who has a rare chromosome condition and complex needs. Joining the Wilberforce Trust as a Trustee felt like a natural fit, enabling her to bring together her strategic expertise, lived experience, and passion for supporting an organisation that makes a meaningful difference to people’s lives.
Emma has spoken about how strongly she connects with the Trust’s unique offer: combining specialist sensory services, community-building, and a commitment to supporting people to live independent, fulfilling lives.
David Grabowski – Operations Director
Natalie Crowther – HR Manager
Why would you recommend Wilberforce Trust to someone as a place to work?
We are a great team to be a part of, offering comprehensive support and training. The work we do is not only rewarding but also very heartwarming.
Jordan Floyd – Head of Housing, Estate and Facilities
If you could tell the world one thing about how Wilberforce Trust makes a difference, what would it be?
We will go the extra mile to ensure that improving everyone’s quality of life is at the forefront of what we do.
Lauren Talbot – Sensory Business and Activities Manager
What do you love the most about working for Wilberforce Trust?
When I was growing up I always wanted to change the world. I swiftly realised that wasn’t going to be possible; in my role now, I get the chance to change someone’s world regularly by making small improvements to their independence or their social life and I’ll take that!
Julie Moffat – Registered Manager
Julie is passionate about making a difference to people’s lives. She has worked in health and social care for 21 years and, has been a Registered Manager for the last 11 years. Julie has worked in all areas of the sector, including adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, Autism, complex needs and the elderly.
Nearly two-thirds of people living with sight loss are women.
The Wilberforce Trust is dedicated to helping those with visual impairment, sight loss, hearing loss and other disabilities across York, North Yorkshire and the surrounding areas.
