To recognise and remember the tragic death of Nicki Waterhouse a year ago, estate agency group Hunters has announced it is setting up a charitable trust in her name.

The company said it continues to miss her sorely.

She was the daughter of Hunters’ founding partner John Waterhouse and worked at Hunters as a negotiator in York.

Nicki, 32, was murdered by ex-soldier Jeremy Green on October 20. The attack also left her friend and Hunters colleague, Karen Browne, seriously hurt.

Green was sentenced in April to 34 years in prison.

The Nicki Waterhouse Trust will be for the relief and assistance of children in need of financial or material assistance within the UK and will look to supply food, clothing and financial aid to children affected by natural disaster or catastrophe.

Nicki, who had worked for Hunters for over 13 years, always loved children and because of this the Trust has been chosen to help children in difficulties. It is being set up by the directors of Hunters and members of Nicki’s family.

Glynis Frew, Hunters director and close friend of Nicki and her family, said: “For us, the Trust will help colleagues and friends of Nicki to not only give a focus to remembering her and everything she stood for, but also in galvanising support for individuals and offices who want to continue to show their respect and actively do something in her name that will have a positive and beneficial impact on others.

“There will be company contributions into the Trust, payroll giving and customer giving opportunities.

“We are very lucky to have so many people across our network who regularly organise and take part in fund-raising events such as coffee mornings, skydives and sporting endeavours of all kinds for a number of different charities. The Nicki Waterhouse Trust will now be available as an option to raise money for.”