Trustee Spotlight: Patsy Crocker (Age UK WLS)

"I loved [the charity's] total commitment and passion and I wanted to play a small part in that."

Your name: Patsy Crocker

Organisation: Age UK Wirral, Liverpool & Sefton

How long have you been a trustee?: 8 years

Your organisation’s purpose in one sentence: To promote the wellbeing of older people on the Wirral, Liverpool & Sefton.

What attracted you to your organisation and to becoming a trustee?

I saw first-hand the fantastic work the whole team were doing to support our Wirral residents (back in 2017/18); I loved their total commitment and passion and I wanted to play a small part in that.

What skills, experience or perspectives did you feel you could bring?

My skills set is very much Finance and HR which Jamie, the CEO was looking for in a Trustee at the time. A discussion over a cuppa in 2018 lead to my successfully applying to be a Trustee. I hope that my business connections across Wirral has helped the organisation when needed. I sit on the People Sub-Committee in addition to full Board. I look that with this committee; our team and volunteers directly contribute to positive change.

What do you enjoy most, and what benefits have you gained?

I have learned so much from the staff and volunteers in terms of their day-to-day roles and also the demands on their time. The breadth of our service offering is huge and has opened my eyes to how much our charity supports our residents across Wirral and now Liverpool and Sefton too.

What would you say to someone considering becoming a trustee?

Do it! I learn something new at each Board meeting and equally I hope I play a small part in supporting our older people of the borough. It does not take a lot of time and I am a strong believer that if you can help an organisation or charity, and more importantly its team, then you should.

Find out more about Age UK Wirral, Liverpool & Sefton and their support and services for older people across Merseyside by heading to their website: Age UK Wirral, Liverpool & Sefton