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Senior Managers

 

Sharon Lucas, Head of Services

Responsible for:

  • Active Ageing
  • Advice and Information
  • Befriending 
  • Day Care
  • Digital
  • Memory Makers
  • Safeguarding
  • Social Inclusion

I have worked in the public and voluntary sector for nearly 30 years, dedicated to working alongside people to improve communities in Blackburn with Darwen. This has included community development, youth work and neighbourhood regeneration. Since joining the voluntary sector nearly 10 years ago my focus has been on developing and delivering health prevention services and initiatives to support people to live healthier lives for longer. In my spare time I enjoy fell walking, swimming and gardening as well as spending time with my family, particularly my grandchildren who keep me very busy!

 

Elaine Jennings, Head of Business Development

Elaine Jennings

 Responsible for:

  • Age Well Partnership
  • Business Support
  • Darwen Shop
  • Fundraising
  • Marketing
  • Volunteering

 

I have worked for Age UK Blackburn with Darwen for 30 + years in a variety of roles. I started in my role as a volunteer in our charity shop and also volunteer regularly in my own spare time so I am passionate about the benefits volunteering can bring. My current role brings me into regular contact with many inspirational older people and this gives me the motivation to do my own job. Our services do make a real difference to the lives of local older people but we need the funds to continue to do this and rely heavily on fundraising. I live and breathe fundraising & marketing and am always searching for the next good idea.

 

 

Tina Wilson, Finance Manager

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Responsible for:

    • Finance and accounts
    • Organisational insurance

I started work with the organisation in early 2020 but I’ve been in finance for 20 years. I am a trustee for a local charity (TEAM RISE). When I get the chance I love to travel.