Our people

Independent Age colleagues having a meeting

Like all charities, we are run by a board of trustees that sets our overall direction. Our trustees are elected by a group of around 50 Charter Members. Day-to-day management of Independent Age is the responsibility of a small senior management team, supported by around 160 staff and 2,000 volunteers.

Board of Trustees

Richard Anderson (Chair of Trustees)

Joan Elliott (Treasurer)

Professor Caroline Glendinning

Executive Staff

Joanna Elson CBE, Chief Executive

Stuart Rogers, Chief Operating Officer

Clare Wadd, Director of Finance and Governance

John Palmer, Director of Engagement

Morgan Vine, Director of Policy and Influencing

Royal Patron

Her Royal Highness Princess Alexandra, The Hon Lady Ogilvy KG GCVO

Our ambassadors

Our ambassadors will use their individual networks and expertise to help the charity make meaningful change to the lives of people in poverty in later life. Read more about our ambassadors.

Baroness Julia Neuberger

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Statement

We celebrate diversity at Independent Age and champion the differences that make each of us unique.

We all have the right to be treated fairly and equitably, regardless of our age, race, colour, ethnic or national heritage, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion / non-religion or belief, marital / civil partnership status, disability or health, neurological differences, pregnancy or maternity / paternity status, parental or caring responsibilities, upbringing, or any other status.

We want everyone who uses our services and those who work for and with Independent Age to feel safe, protected, welcome and included.

We expect everyone to treat each other with dignity and respect, and we will not tolerate any form of discriminatory behaviour or language from or towards our staff, volunteers, the people who use our services, partners, supporters, suppliers and anyone else we may directly engage through the course of our work. If this occurs, we will challenge them respectfully and take appropriate action, including potentially ending our relationship.