Trustee
Could you help improve the lives of older people across Wales?
Why not become a trustee?
Age Cymru is seeking three new trustees to join our passionate and highly skilled board. Whether you're an experienced trustee or considering your first board role, we'd love to hear from you.
As the national charity for older people in Wales, Age Cymru works to ensure that older people are valued, included, and empowered to shape the decisions that affect their lives. We deliver trusted advice, support, and services, and use our insight to influence policies that matter.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re particularly interested in individuals with skills or experience in:
- Communications
- Marketing
- Fundraising or income generation
- Law
- Government
- Business
We welcome applications from:
- Welsh speakers
- People living in North and Mid Wales
- Individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds
Your perspective and lived experience can help us broaden representation and deepen our impact.
What You’ll Gain
As a trustee, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Shape the direction of a national charity and improve the lives of older people in Wales
- Receive induction and training, and develop new skills in charity governance
- Use your expertise, connections, and insights to create new opportunities for Age Cymru
- Be part of a dedicated, collaborative team driving positive change
Commitment
- Four board meetings per year, plus a two-day strategy meeting in November
- Meetings are held online or in person on weekdays
- Preparation includes reading board papers in advance
- Many trustees also contribute through committee work
Testimonials from existing trustees:
Diane: "Being a Trustee on the Board of Age Cymru is an immensely rewarding experience. Age Cymru is growing from strength to strength, providing high quality support and services making a difference to the lives of older people throughout Wales. As a Trustee, you'll be required to consider all aspects of the charities work and contribute to decisions about current and future direction of services, activities and important financial considerations. Prior to Board meetings the Trustees receive informative papers and are well briefed on all the agenda items and service developments. This is an essential element to the work of a Trustee which requires time and commitment. It's incredibly satisfying to support the work of our Chief Executive and her team of highly committed, experienced colleagues. I've worked with many charities throughout Wales and am proud to be part of Age Cymru, a dynamic and exciting charity".
Charles: "I continue to feel a sense of pride saying that I am a Board member of Age Cymru. Having been involved with the Charity and its predecessor, Age Concern as both an employee and a volunteer for more than 25 years, I believe we make a real difference helping to support older people at what can be a difficult time of their lives".
How to apply
To apply please send us:
- An outline of your experience and the qualities you will bring to our trustee board
- A supporting statement telling us why you are interested in this role
- The equalities monitoring form, this is not mandatory, but is requested for monitoring purposes in line with our commitment to equality and diversity.
If you have any queries or would like an informal discussion about the opportunity, we can arrange a chat with one of our existing trustees, so they can share their experience. Contact Victoria Lloyd on 029 2043 1573 to arrange.
Deadline for applications: 12 Noon, 30 September 2025