Patrons and trustees

Board of trustees

Our trustees are unpaid volunteers who are ultimately responsible for the governance, leadership and financial viability of the charity. They set the strategic direction to enable us to work towards achieving our vision.

Chair
Chris Maidment

Trustees

Martin Beecroft
Sonia Campbell
Rob Chapman
David Deacon
Paul Foster
Louisa Hogarty
Jonathan Passman
Sharon Prosser
Craig Duncan
Lee Houghton
Lindsey Rees
Emily Makinson
Nick Avery

The above are all trustees of Friends of the Elderly.

Members of the board of trustees are also members of at least one Board committee. The principal committees meet quarterly and are: Audit and Risk Committee; Resources and Investment Committee; and Strategic Delivery Committee. The Chair’s Committee, Nominations Committee, and Remuneration and Employment Committee meet as required.

Royal Patron

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal

President

HRH Princess Alexandra, the Hon. Lady Ogilvy

Vice President

Joan Orford

Patrons

Kerry Rubie MBE

Sir Michael Perry GBE