Executive Team

Tony has been our Executive Director for over thirty years. His many years of experience along with the many skills he has developed over that time - ably supported by his team of staff and volunteers - have greatly assisted in the charity becoming the largest and one of the most respected Age UK’s in the country providing probably the most diverse range of any Age UK organisation.

Tony’s philosophy is quite simple – the charity is there to respond to the needs of all older people whatever their needs may be. Tony is also of the opinion that information and advice should underpin all the work Age UK does with older people – enhancing quality of life. It acts as a lifeline introducing those who access the service to all sorts of help including benefits that may be available, health, social care and housing support and a whole range of other services that can assist the older person and any carers involved.

Tony has always been mindful that a successful charity needs a firm financial base to ensure long term viability and less dependency on statutory funding. To achieve this aim he has, over the years, developed a portfolio of twenty four charity shops and a vibrant trading operation – initiatives that are particularly important at this current time as local authorities across the country apply massive funding cuts.

Troy joined Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland in 1989.

During his time with the organisation, Troy has witnessed significant changes to the health and social care landscape and has strived to ensure that Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland’s services continue to offer support that is relevant and  responsive to the needs of the people we work with.

Troy’s current role includes overseeing a range of projects that promote wellbeing and alleviate social isolation and loneliness. This includes Men and Women in Sheds, befriending services and affordable warmth support.

Troy is The charity’s Quality Manager and oversees compliance with the Age UK Charity Quality Standards that certify that Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland is a well-governed and effective organisation.

Shirin is Big 4 trained (PwC), a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales and a BSc Honours graduate.

He trained within the audit practice (including 3 years in New Zealand) and gained experience in manufacturing, engineering, retail and higher education sectors for a mixture of SMEs up to global PLCs. More recently he led the group finance function of a +£150m SME within the food service, retail and distribution sector.

He is a dynamic and adaptable finance professional and is highly skilled in technical accounting, financial planning & forecasting, transformation, and problem solving.