Age UK Norfolk is entering challenging times, as its services supporting older people become increasingly more in demand. The Norfolk-based independent charity is seeking trustees who are experts in their field – strategic planners and landscape changers who can help drive the organisation forward.
Helen Jones
Age UK Norfolk’s chair of trustees Helen Jones may be in her 60s, but she shows no signs of slowing down. Passionate about older people’s rights, she jumped at the chance to be a trustee for Age UK Norfolk when a vacancy arose.
Ms Jones has had a successful corporate career as a director of governance and company secretary, and currently works as a management consultant. She enjoys giving something back, lending her business skills to assist the development of the charity. “There is great satisfaction in what we achieve,” she said. “Trustees provide insight, decision making and guidance on the direction of the charity.”
In 2016, three years after joining the board of trustees, Ms Jones was elected chair of trustees. She said: “Age UK Norfolk is often the first port of call for so many older people and their families, who otherwise wouldn’t know who to turn to. I would absolutely recommend volunteering for Age UK Norfolk; there is a real need for the services we provide.”
Age UK Norfolk is recruiting trustees with skills in areas such as accountancy, health and social care, commissioning and service development, social policy and fundraising.
- For more information, contact Paula Skelton 01603 785 235 or paula.skelton@ageuknorfolk.org.uk
