Meet the Team

Dr Lis Boulton

I joined the Board in early 2010 and after almost 7 years, I was elected Chair in 2017. 

Previously I worked for Calderdale Council as Commissioning and Strategy Manager for Older People and Physical Disability Services, and have held various management roles in the voluntary sector. I have a PhD from the University of Manchester where I looked at promoting physical activity amongst older adults, conducting my research in Calderdale. I’ve been working in research at Manchester since 2010 and my specialisms are Health Psychology and Policy Research. I am Chair of my local GP Practice’s Patient Voice Group and a member of Age UK’s national Policy Panel.  

I enjoy being out in the hills around Marsden, running and walking with my dog. I live in Marsden with my husband and daughter. My son is in his final year at University. In normal times, I love to travel and am looking forward to being able to do so again.  

Pat Andrewartha

I am delighted to join the Board after a career working for local health and social care organisations.

I became a volunteer with Age UK C&K when I retired. Originally a social worker and hospital social work manager, in 2000 I joined the health service with a focus upon delivering the new, innovative National Service Framework for Older People. I worked for a time in Leeds before returning to Kirklees, where I continued to develop my skills as a strategic manager. I also became interested in Winter and Emergency planning. I have always worked with and for older people, using my skills, networks, enthusiasm and passion to improve their quality of life.

I live in Mirfield with my border collie cross and enjoy long walks with him, I also do Pilates regularly. When we are allowed to, I like to spend time with friends eating out and visiting the cinema and theatre.

Pete Spark

I joined the Board in March 2016 after working with Age UK C&K as part of my company’s Community Involvement as I was interested in the welfare of older people.  I currently work for Cummins Turbo Technologies in Huddersfield, as a Financial Controller. My primary are of responsibility is Finance support for the Turbocharger Supply Chain organisation globally.

Outside of work I enjoy travelling, reading fiction and listening to music. I am married with two daughters, one of whom is a midwife in Manchester and the other is a lawyer in London.

Charles Young

My reasons for wanting to become a trustee of Age UK is to give something back to our local community by working alongside a Board that share the same core values and ambitions in helping to make a real difference to the lives of older people.

Having spent four years as a Samaritan, 10 years as a Magistrate I now, as a volunteer driver help lonely elderly people to get out and about more independently.

Prior to retiring I worked for an international company with responsible for their UK service operation.

My wife and I moved to Halifax in 1984 and have always been ‘keep fit’ enthusiasts enjoying playing squash, skiing, and walking.  Socially we enjoy eating out with friends and visits to the theatre.

Munaf Patel

I became a Trustee in 2021

I have extensive experience of working within the care profession supporting vulnerable people and disadvantaged communities in Bradford, Leeds, Kirklees and Calderdale.  Over the years, I’ve worked in a number of roles ranging from a frontline Social Worker in Bradford to undertaking a more strategic function as a Head of Service for Leeds City Council.  I also have extensive experience of working in the voluntary sector, having spent 6 years as a Project Manager with Action for Children.  In my current role, I am Director of Home Instead in Calderdale and the Spen Valley, supporting older people to remain living at home by providing them with care packages suited to their needs. 

I am a family man with 3 grown up daughters, who has recently been introduced to the joys of being a grandparent. 

In my spare time, I enjoy playing 5 a side football and go to the gym, although not as often as I should!

Leanne Gibson

I joined the Board of Trustees in March 2023.

I am a Trainee Solicitor at Ramsdens Solicitors – a Yorkshire based firm which specialise in a variety of different legal matters. I am passionate about Court of Protection work - particularly the management of property and financial affairs for elderly and vulnerable clients under a Lasting Power of Attorney or Deputyship. My role is to ensure clients are safeguarded against financial crime, investigate and restore the estate where financial crime has taken place prior to appointment and to strategise where there are complex financial matters. The overall aim is to help our clients live happily and comfortably.

I am also an Events Officer for Leeds Junior Lawyers Division and enjoy helping to create engaging and educational networking events for junior legal professionals in the Yorkshire region.

I lived in Newcastle for my university years but I am a Yorkshire girl at heart and quickly moved back to the area after I graduated!

Rachel Horner

Rachel Horner is the Chief Executive at Age UK Calderdale and Kirklees

I have lived in Calderdale all my life. I qualified as an accountant in 2000 and have worked for Age UK Calderdale and Kirklees for over 6 years.  

My portfolio also includes the handy person service, retail, communications, marketing and fundraising.

In my spare time I taxi my three teenage boys around to various sporting activities.  

Carol Rodmell is Deputy Chief Executive for Age UK Calderdale and Kirklees.

I come from a background of telecommunications where I was Head of  Services including, Health & safety, Quality and HR.  Then I went on to own my own telecommunications company. I became a befriending volunteer in 2013 and then in 2014, took a part-time role within the Admin team.

I live in Halifax with my husband Jonathan and my 15 year old son Ethan. Ethan often volunteers for Age UK and is a regular in our bee costume at the summer fayres!

In my spare time I love to spend time with family and friends, especially Mum. Hobbies include running and walking Ruby, my dog.