Trustees & Governance
Trustees
Help shape the future of our work
We are seeking new trustees to strengthen our Board and help shape the future of our work. We are also seeking a new Chair of our Board of Trustees.
If you’re passionate about supporting everyone to make the most of their later life, and you have the skills and experience to help shape and guide our organisation to achieve our vision, we’d like to hear from you.
Like any volunteer involved in our work, our aim is for you to enjoy what you do with us, know how you contribute towards our work and see the positive impact that you have on people’s lives in Stockport.
We are looking for dedicated, creative people, of all ages, with a range of professional and life experience, who will take on the responsibilities of being a trustee or Chair. Bring a trustee is a voluntary role; it is not a paid position. Trustees are selected on the basis of their skills and experience, plus their knowledge of the local communities of Stockport.
The time commitment for being a trustee is approximately 6-10 hours a month and for our Chair, about 16 hours a month.
To find out more about being a trustee or our Chair, please download and read the Recruitment Pack by clicking the link below
AUKS Chair and Trustee Recruitment Pack 2026
Having read the Recruitment Pack, if you would like apply, please download the Expression of Interest Application Form from the link above.
If you would like an informal chat with our current Chair, please email applications@ageukstockport.org.uk and leave your name and contact details and we will get back to you.
The deadline for emailing your Expression of Interest Application Form back to us is 17th March 2026.
Board of Trustees
The overall responsibility for the governance, finances and direction of Age UK Stockport lies with the Board of Trustees. Along with this responsibility goes the pleasure and satisfaction of direct involvement in a large local charity.
We are looking for committed individuals, who can share their time, experience and skills to make a difference to the lives of local older people as set out in our vision, mission and values.
If you would like to know more please contact us
Composition of the Board
The Board is made up of up to six elected members plus a Chairperson.
Membership of the Board
Membership of the Board is a non-paid position. Board members will be asked to demonstrate an understanding of and empathy with the aims and objectives of Age UK Stockport. People are selected as members on the basis of the skills and experience they can bring to the organisation, and their knowledge of the local community of Stockport.
Election to the Board
Board members are elected at the Age UK Stockport Annual General Meeting, usually held in November of each year.
Responsibilities of the Board
Age UK Stockport is a registered Charity and the Board form the body of Charity Trustees as defined by the Charities Act 1993. The Board therefore have overall legal responsibility for the organisation. Age UK Stockport is also a company limited by guarantee and is governed by company law.
Meetings of the Board
The Board of Trustees meets throughout the year in addition to the Annual General Meeting. Sub-committees of the Board also meet throughout the year.
Age UK Stockport Board Membership
Chairperson - Susan Alting
Members of the Board
Lauren Ridgway, Vice Chair
Stephen Clarke
Sam Singh
Bethany Mitchell
Further information
If you would like more general information on becoming a Charitable Trustee see the Charity Commission website:
Contact us
If you would like more information on becoming a member of the Age UK Stockport Board of Trustees please contact:
The Chief Executive
Age UK Stockport
Commonweal
56 Wellington Street
Stockport
SK1 3AQ
Telephone 0161 480 1211