The county’s largest older people’s charity, Age UK Lancashire, has announced the appointment of their new Chief Executive Officer. Teri Stephenson brings to the charity a wealth of knowledge and experience from across the voluntary sector, and a passion for high quality service delivery.
The charity is entering an exciting phase having recently won significant new projects, including two Hospital Aftercare contracts with Lancashire County Council. As a result, Age UK Lancashire now provides this service across the whole of the county. The new contracts have increased the range of services Age UK Lancashire provide, and with Teri at the helm the charity will develop a new strategy focusing on delivering top quality services that benefit older people most in need, in particular those who are socially isolated.
Age UK Lancashire Chair of Trustees Vivien Mumford said: “Against a field of high-calibre applicants for the role of CEO, Teri was the stand-out candidate. She is a proven leader with a superb range of skills, and a real passion for delivering quality services. On behalf of the Board, I am delighted to welcome her to Age UK Lancashire.”
New CEO Teri Stephenson has devoted her career to improving the support and opportunities available to those most in need. She has a long and successful history of working in the charitable sector, having held senior roles in operations and management over a number of years, as well as being a Trustee.
Vivien Mumford added: “Lancashire has one of the highest numbers of socially isolated older people in the country. Our key aim at Age UK Lancashire is to help them, and all older people, to enjoy a more fulfilling life. We are very confident that under Teri’s leadership the organisation will go from strength to strength, increasing its capacity to enhance the lives of older people.”
Teri Stephenson will commence the role in May and will look to take the charity from strength to strength.
