COULD you be a Trustee for Age UK Isle of Wight?

The local community charity is looking for people who share its desire to improve the lives of older people, and are looking for a new challenge, to strengthen its current board of trustees.

The independent charity has been supporting older Islanders since 1973 and is held in high regard by the communities it serves, as well as by local health and social care decision makers.

Trustees play a pivotal part in the governance, leadership and long-term planning of the charity, so Age UK is encouraging people with specific skills, backgrounds and attributes to apply.

In particular, it is seeking trustees from the community with experience in technology, business development, fundraising or working with older people.

Sheila Evans, chair of trustees for Age UK Isle of Wight, said: “Being a trustee is valuable time well spent and personally rewarding. We are individuals drawing upon our combined experience and skills and our ability to take sound, challenging decisions can generate positive outcomes for the wellbeing of the charity.”

Age UK Isle of Wight is keen to encourage applications from all areas of the community, no professional qualifications are required.

An application pack containing details can be found on the charity’s website at bit.ly/aukiwTrustees