Lis Rodgers joined the Board of Trustees in late 2013 following her retirement from General Practice, and became Chair of the Board shortly afterwards. Lis has 30 years of experience in Health and Social Care and has welcomed the opportunity to support Age UK Doncaster in its drive to promote ‘positive ageing’ as well as raising the profile of the needs of older people. In her spare time Lis enjoys singing with a choir, playing golf and taking holidays, as well as spending time with her young granddaughter.
Mike Ovington
Trustee
Michael joined the board in April 2019 following retirement from his position as Senior Project Manager for the Department for Education. He was involved in Social Work and Adoption projects working with the Local Authority workforce throughout England. Michael has worked in finance and cost management in the mining and rail industries, including leading large bids and contracts. This experience allowed him to take the lead on the finance sub meetings which are held prior to the trustee board meetings. As well as this, Michael represents the board ‘Casework’ which is a resource sharing partnership with other Age UK organisations. Since retirement he has travelled and played golf around the world and enjoys walking his daughter's beagle and cocker spaniel.
Peter Green
Trustee and Treasurer
Chris Ellingworth
Trustee
Chris joined the Board of Trustees in January 2015 following her retirement from Doncaster and Bassetlaw NHS Trust. Having spent most of her working life in rehabilitation and care of the elderly. She is delighted to have this opportunity to be involved with the organisation and support Age UK Doncaster in promoting the Age-friendly Doncaster agenda. She has always felt passionate about promoting positive ageing and is very pleased to be involved in Age UK Doncaster’s ambitions on this journey. In her spare time, Chris enjoys gardening and is a member of the Royal Horticultural Society and enjoys visiting their gardens up and down the country. She is also actively involved in the world of showing and judging dogs, especially the three sizes of the Schnauzer family.
Vas Patel
Trustee
Vacant
Trustee
Clare Batty
Trustee
Clare joined the Board of Trustees in August of this year. She is delighted to have this opportunity to return to the organisation having previously worked to support its policy development and Home from Hospital service. Clare has over 20 years’ experience in local government, most recently in Doncaster’s Public Health Team, where she held a key role in promoting Age-friendly Doncaster. She feels passionate about promoting positive ageing and is looking forward to supporting Age UK Doncaster. Clare spends her free time taking care of her allotment and cycling.
