Over 20 years ago, Paul Scott, OH 1986-96, started up a website business with a friend, called Eyeweb. What started out as an experiment at the time, has grown into a successful business based in Hessle, specialising in digital marketing and web design. 

Established in 2002, the company has expanded over the past 20 years to offer a range of services aimed at helping companies promote themselves more effectively online.  Having produced results-driven digital marketing campaigns and comprehensive websites for a range of clients, they have established themselves as one of Hull's leading digital agencies. 

Every year, Eyeweb set out on a fundraising challenge to raise money for a local charity.  This year, the team aims to walk 1,000 miles over the month of October to raise much-needed funds for Hull Animal Welfare Trust.

The team at Eyeweb has dubbed the challenge ‘Walkies for Welfare’, which requires the seven members to walk the total distance in just thirty-one days. 

The event aims to raise £1,000 for Hull Animal Welfare Trust, a charity dedicated to finding homes for abandoned and mistreated animals.

As pet parents ourselves, Hull Animal Welfare Trust holds a special place in our hearts. 'Walkies for Welfare' will be a great way for us to push ourselves and get active, while helping a charity to continue their incredible work.

Paul Scott, Managing Director at Eyeweb and OH 1986-96

The trust has been active since 1982, and has since rehomed over 30,000 pets. As costs rise, fundraisers like 'Walkies for Welfare' are crucial the survival these non-profit organisations. 

We really appreciate the team at Eyeweb for doing this fundraiser to help the animals in our care.  Times are very tough currently and we cannot thank them enough for choosing to support us.

Natalie Rhodes of Hull Animal Welfare Trust

In a recent post on Facebook, the charity echoed the same thoughts: “Our funding is solely from public donations - we do not receive any government or official funding help...we have to be very, very careful with outgoings.” 

Local gift hamper company, Peach Hampers is the first business to sponsor the 'Walkies for Welfare' challenge. There is currently one spot left for an additional sponsor, which is done through a donation of £250.  As well as being of significant help to Hull Animal Welfare Trust, this sponsorship gets your company logo on all event marketing materials. For more information, email paul@eyeweb.co.uk. 

The team can't wait to kick this challenge off and give something back to our community.

Paul Scott

You can support Eyeweb's charity challenge by donating through the Walkies for Welfare Just Giving page.

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