About Us

We are part of a Government pathfinder to put older citizens at the centre of policy making and service delivery for the older population of Devon.

We are

  • All volunteers, based around the 28 market and coastal towns and Exeter.
  • Representing any older person.
  • The "Preferred Partner" of the Devon County Council and Devon NHS Primary Care Trust in planning and service improvement for the over 50's.
  • Independent and non party political.
  • Addressing the range of issues affecting people in older age, bringing positive ideas for change.
  • Committed to building the active involvement of older people in society, both through our membership and actions.
  • Not duplicating what other groups are doing, but supporting them and acting as a catalyst to get things done.
  • Improving access to information and services.
  • Positive in our approach to life and older age, promoting ideas and solutions not just identifying problems.
  • Outward looking, interested in promoting the quality of life, not just of older people, but across other generations from the cradle to the grave.
  • Reflecting the diversity of the older population and the range of issues that affect us.

 

How are we structured?

Our local branches run independently and contribute to the development of the organisation by raising issues of local concern to the wider membership through the Board of Directors. The elected Board of ten members are Gillian Newcombe (Chairman), Yvonne Wardrop (Vice-Chairman), Ann Crawford, Ken Crawford, Margaret Coles, Ron Cuthbertson, Jean Daley, Tony Langmead, Carol McCormack-Hole and Margaret Woolacott. The Board meets on a monthly basis and works closely with the administrative staff to ensure that the organisation runs smoothly and meets its aims and objectives.  Our President is Bill Jordan.

The Board reports back to the members at the quarterly Assembly meetings and the Annual General Meeting. The Senior Council for Devon is a company limited by guarantee and registered in England with number 06538562. Registered office c/o Foot Anstey Solicitors, Senate Court, Southernhay Gardens, Exeter, Devon EX1 1NT.