Alison Price, Chief Executive
I joined ACNWC in December 2015 as deputy CEO, becoming CEO in November 2017. My background is in community engagement and project management and during my career I have worked with children, young people and older people. I have a particular interest in intergenerational work and age friendly communities. I am very fortunate to head a team that brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our organisation, (paid staff, volunteers, and trustees).
Jackie Ditchburn, Office Manager
I have been the Age Connects NWC Office Manager since 2012. My responsibilities include:
♦ Maintaining our office and business systems.
♦ Managing the Denbighshire County Council funded Older Peoples Forums.
♦ Conwy Borough Council and Denbighshire County Council funded Information & Advice service.
♦ Denbighshire County Council funded Community Navigators, working alongside British Red Cross.
I also work closely with our Home Life manager, our Happy Feet co-ordinator and Age Cymru/UK with the advocacy project HOPE.
Haf Williams, Conwy West Community Navigator
Having gone through a life changing illness myself, I understand how difficult it is to rebuild your life, and to regain your independence and quality of life. This is the reason why I became a Community Navigator, and why I am so passionate about supporting others to make positive changes in their lives, improve their wellbeing, and reconnect with their communities. It’s about empowering people to reclaim their independence, make their own life choices and get enjoyment and pleasure out of life. “Listening to someone’s concerns, and helping them take action, can lighten their emotional burden and make a world of difference to their mental wellbeing.”
Lynne Kent, Information & Advice / Denbighshire Older People’s Forums
I have worked for ACNWC since 2018. My current role is with the Information & Advice Team which provides a service for residents in Denbighshire and Conwy. I also help coordinate the Denbighshire Older People’s Forums. Before joining Age Connects NWC, I worked in the care sector in a variety of service user groups. Alongside my role as Registered Manager of a Domiciliary Care organisation, I also managed an activities-based Day Centre for older people which was a lot of fun. I like to relax with a good book or a walk on the beach.
David Philips – Financial Adviser
I joined Age Connects NWC in 2014 working on various projects, and for the last three years I’ve worked on the Local Energy Advice Programme (LEAP) which helps people by looking at their energy bills, helping to swap tariffs, installing small energy measures, and managing heating systems. I enjoy working with other members of ACNWC to provide services and support to older people. My interests outside of work are golf and Everton Football Club.
Sarah Walton – Home Life Admin
I have worked for ACNWC- Home Life project as the administrator since November 2021. I have many years’ experiences of working with children, as well as 10 years’ experience working with adults who had mental health illnesses, in various roles and with people of various ages. I find working with people and making a difference to people’s lives incredibly rewarding. With a good support network, to enable and empower them older people can live as independently as possible in their own homes, and I am proud to be a part of team who achieves this. “Helping one person may not change the world, but it might change the world for that one person”.
Bern Stevenson, Community Navigator Conwy East and LEAP Home Energy Advisor
I joined Age Connects in 2024, having previously worked in roles providing information, advice and support to people who were facing challenges or changes in their lives. I always try to support people by helping them find a way to help themselves and to achieve what matters to them. I enjoy running, taking long walks with our dog, and spending time with family.
