Age UK Sunderland appoints new Director

The Wearside branch of Age UK has appointed a new boss to lead its staff and volunteers. The charity has appointed Tracy Collins as its new director, following retirement of Alan Patchett in March.                                       

Tracy has worked for the charity for over two years in her previous roles as deputy director and acting director.
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Her appointment as director aims to support the charity to continue to offer much needed help to thousands of older people living in Sunderland via its many services, which are often a lifeline to people aged over 50 across the city.        

Tracy brings with her many years of experience in roles within the NHS, together with senior management experience working in the charitable sector often working at national level.She has built her career on focusing on the needs of vulnerable groups, breaking down negative stereotypes whilst improving their physical and mental health and wellbeing.As she has lived in Sunderland all of her life, she says she is passionate about the needs of older people in Sunderland and that she is "absolutely thrilled to work in our great city."