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
Kerry Rubie
Vice Chair
Jeremy Withers Green
Trustees
Joannie Andrews
Sonia Campbell (Triangle Community Services)
Rob Chapman
Lord Devonport (Friends of the Elderly)
Rikki Garcia
Chris Maidment
Jonathan Passman
James Ross
The above are all trustees of Friends of the Elderly and Triangle Community services except where otherwise stated (in brackets).
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 Majesty The Queen
Friends of the Elderly has been fortunate to enjoy the patronage of The Queen since 1953. Through receptions at the palace, meeting the older people we work with, and supporting fundraising appeals, Her Majesty has helped us support thousands of people throughout the decades of her reign.
President
HRH Princess Alexandra, the Hon. Lady Ogilvy
Vice Presidents
Robin Aisher OBE
Roderic Bullough
Lady Gingell
Joan Orford
Patrons
The Rt Hon Baroness Boothroyd OM PC
Diana Lady Farnham DCVO
Baroness Sally Greengross OBE
The Hon Mrs McAulay
Honorary Physician
Dr Trevor Hudson
Honorary Chaplain
The Reverend Prebendary Charles Marnham
Chairs of Local Support Groups
The Lawn: Noni de Zoete
Coulsdon: Jean Turner
Malvern: Brenda Cooke
Moulsford: Lady Linda Farrar-Hockley