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Julie Hocking, Individual Giving & Legacies Manager for BWBF, leans against a wall and is smiling. She wears glasses and her curly hair is tied up.

Julie Hocking

Individual Giving & Legacy Manager

Julie joined our charity in 2016. She looks after our donors and people who leave gifts in their Wills.

Jules started her career in theatre sales, where she worked her way up to managing corporate sponsor relationships. Jules soon decided her skills could be put to better use in the charity sector. She joined the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain, and later Macmillan Cancer Support. Over the years, she’s worked on events, membership schemes, legacy fundraising, and philanthropy. 

When Jules joined BWBF, individual giving was a new fundraising venture for the charity. At first, her role was mostly taking donations and thanking our lovely supporters. Now, she works on building systems, creating campaigns, and making sure every donor has an amazing experience with BWBF. 

Jules’ favourite part of the job is talking to the people BWBF has helped and showing donors the difference they make in people’s lives. 

Outside of work, Jules enjoys windy beach walks in Suffolk. She also enjoys a spot of cooking and gardening. 

Julie Hocking, Individual Giving & Legacies Manager for BWBF, leans against a wall and is smiling. She wears glasses and her curly hair is tied up.

I love fundraising and the important work charities do for often forgotten causes. What BWBF does is a simple idea - giving people access to audio entertainment. But I’m blown away by the impact that can have for the people we help. It’s like a ripple effect that can uplift every aspect of life.

Julie Hocking, Individual Giving & Legacy Manager

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Sophie Jones, Chief Executive Officer at BWBF is smiling and leaning on a wall. She is wearing a pale grey top and her hair is dark red.

Sophie Jones

Chief Executive Officer

Sophie became the CEO in March 2024. Before becoming our CEO, Sophie led the charity's service delivery team.

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David Beard, Head of Technology for BWBF, sits at a table smiling with his hands resting on the table in front of him. He has short brown hair and is wearing a dark t-shirt.

David Beard

Head of Technology

David joined our charity in 2011 as a volunteer. Today, he leads our technology department.

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BWBF's Assistant to the CEO Sarah Howes-Jones sits in an office. She is smiling and wearing a black t-shirt. She has brown hair and a nose ring.

Sarah Howes-Jones

Assistant to the CEO

Sarah joined our charity in 2023. Before BWBF she worked for charities including Citizens Advice and Marie Curie.

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Steven Poole, Service Delivery Manager for BWBF, is leaning on a wall and smiling. He has wide grey hair and stubble is wearing a black shirt.

Steven Poole

Service Delivery Manager

Steven joined our charity in 2009, bringing a lifetime of experience in supporting people with sight loss.

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Jenny Cameron, Head of Communications, Marketing and Income for BWBF, sits on a table smiling to camera. She has blonde, wavy, shoulder-length hair and is wearing a grey top.

Jenny Cameron

Head of Communications, Marketing & Income

Jenny joined our charity in 2022 and oversees the charity's communications and income generating activities.

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Simon Luget, Financial Controller for BWBF, sits on a table and is smiling. He has short grey hair and is wearing a bale blue casual top.

Simon Luget

Financial Controller

Simon has worked as a consultant for BWBF since 2019, managing the charity’s finances.

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BWBF Communcations & Data Assistant Divya Kohli pictured in an office. She has her arms crossed and is smiling and wearing a brown floral dress.

Divya Kohli

Communications & Data Assistant

Divya joined us in 2024, having previously worked in charities, journalism and teaching.

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Suresh Kuwar, Web Developer for BWBF, is standing in an office space and smiling. He is wearing a grey t-shirt and glasses and has short, dark hair.

Suresh Kuwar

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Suresh has been part our technology team since 2014, helping develop our digital services.

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Kallie Taylor

Customer Service Advisor

Kallie joined joined BWBF in 2024. Based in the wilds of Scotland, she is our most remote team member.

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