Our Trustees
Age UK Mid Mersey's Board of Trustees monitor the strategic objectives of the charity, as well as helping govern and direct how it is run.
Nick Farmer (Chairperson)
Nick Farmer is currently the COO of Making Space - a national charity & leading provider of adult health and social care services.He is passionate about improving the lives of vulnerable people and providing high quality services, and brings with him a wealth of experience and a proven track record in the health and social care sector with experience extending across various domains, including care homes for older people, mental health, learning disabilities, and primary care. Nick, along with Sue Haden, supports the CEO in joint strategical direction and leadership..
Sue Haden (Vice Chair)
Sue is a local St Helens resident who is an Advanced Nurse Practitioner in mental health. She has a range of experience working with older adults on the Wirral, crisis teams within Liverpool and within hospitals local to St. Helens. Sue is also a qualified teacher who worked in local primary schools. Sue is interested in empowering older adults to ensure that their needs are met and that everyone has the opportunity to live their lives as independently and as joyful as possible!
Jeanette Stringer (Treasurer)
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Amanda King (Trustee)
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Nigel Thompson (Trustee)
Nigel worked for many years in marketing & PR for British Gas, followed by several years as a director at Manchester University and finally prior to retirement as director of resources and enterprise of a Greater Manchester Age UK. Nigel joined the Age UK Mid-Mersey board of trustees in 2022 having previously been trustee & secretary of the Wigan and Leigh Carers Centre, a board member of the Cheshire Community Council and a Health Watch advisory board member. He has significant experience of the design and delivery of locality-based services for older people and carers and is particularly interested in the Age Friendly communities initiative.
Siobhan Birch (Trustee)
Siobhan originates from and is still based in Liverpool. With a history of volunteering for various charities and organisations as well as previously working in Adult Social Care, she used to work as a Marketing Officer for Age UK Mid Mersey for two years, before moving on to her current role as a Marketing Officer for Liverpool City Region Combined Authority. In this role Siobhan markets the Combined Authority's Digital programme, which includes digital inclusion. Siobhan is passionate about supporting local communities and good causes. Wanting to keep the relationship between AUKMM and support the charity, Siobhan stayed on as a Trustee.
If you are interested in becoming a Trustee at Age UK Mid Mersey, find out more by visiting our Get Involved page.