The Trust welcomes donations which celebrate a loved one’s life and values. We can offer advice and support if someone important to you has died and you wish to organise an event or fundraising campaign in their memory.
Daisy’s story:
In December 2021, Daisy Hughes undertook a 114-mile sponsored walk in memory of her dad Mark Hughes, a journalist. She raised £1870 for the Trust.
Daisy contacted the Trust after the death of her dad in October 2021 to suggest the walk along the towpath between Oxford and London.
She chose the Trust because of a personal connection to John Schofield and because the Trust embodies values Mark believed in. Daisy wrote:
“He and my mum both worked with John Schofield at Channel 4 Daily, and he was so passionate about journalism and improving accessibility, so I think this would be a cause very close to his heart.”
Daisy posted images on the Trust’s Instagram account along her way.
Her inspiring story was featured on Radio Oxford and picked up by local papers along the route.
Trust CEO David Stenhouse said, “Daisy’s walk celebrated her dad’s values and was an inspiring fundraiser. We are very grateful to Daisy and her family for thinking of the John Schofield Trust and for supporting the next generation of journalists by remembering their loved one.”
Dave’s Story:
In January 2021 the Trust was contacted by the family of the respected football journalist Dave Evans, who died on Christmas Day 2020 aged just 54. Dave had a rare gift for supporting and encouraging colleagues who were just starting off in the industry. His family chose the Trust as recipient of donations in lieu of flowers at his funeral, and persuaded his employers Archant newspapers to contribute Dave’s long service payment of £500.
If you would like to remember a loved one with a donation to the Trust please contact David@johnschofieldtrust.org.uk
We are grateful to anyone willing to make a lasting philanthropic legacy by remembering the Trust in their will.
Donations will be used to support our vital work mentoring early-career journalists and creating a news industry that truly reflects society.
Perhaps this is a cause close to your heart, or you recognise the importance of the Trust’s future in light of the continued need to strengthen journalism and improve newsroom diversity.
If you would like any information or help with the process, or would just like to discuss the idea further, please contact david@johnschofieldtrust.org.uk
