Global Founding Advisory Board

Help Shape the Future of Understanding Ageing

Understanding Ageing is a new international initiative with an ambitious mission: to improve understanding of ageing, promote healthy ageing throughout life, and bridge the gap between scientific research and everyday life.

We believe that ageing is one of the defining challenges and opportunities of the twenty-first century. Better understanding has the potential to improve health, wellbeing, independence, public policy, healthcare, technology, business and quality of life for millions of people around the world.

As a member of our Global Founding Advisory Board, you will have the opportunity to help shape this vision from the very beginning.

Why a Founding Advisory Board?

Understanding Ageing is currently in its formative stages.

Rather than building the organisation behind closed doors, we are bringing together an international group of respected leaders who are willing to share their experience, expertise and strategic insight as we develop the organisation.

Our Advisory Board will provide independent advice, constructive challenge and diverse perspectives to help ensure that Understanding Ageing develops into a trusted, evidence-informed and internationally recognised organisation.

Who We Are Looking For

We welcome applications from experienced leaders across a wide range of disciplines, including:

• Ageing research
• Medicine and healthcare
• Public health
• Gerontology
• Biotechnology
• Digital health
• Artificial intelligence
• Health technology
• Social care
• Government and policy
• Academia
• Innovation
• Investment
• Philanthropy
• Charities and non-profit organisations
• Industry
• Communications and media
• People with significant lived experience of ageing or caring

We believe that better solutions emerge when different disciplines work together.

The Role

As a member of the Global Founding Advisory Board you will:

• Provide strategic advice and independent perspectives.
• Share your knowledge and professional experience.
• Help identify opportunities for collaboration and partnerships.
• Support the long-term development of Understanding Ageing.
• Act as an ambassador where appropriate.
• Contribute ideas that strengthen our international impact.

This is a strategic advisory role rather than an operational or governance position.

Advisory Board members are not directors of the organisation and have no legal responsibilities for its management.

What We Ask

We ask members to:

• Attend four online Advisory Board meetings each year (approximately two hours each).
• Read Board papers before meetings.
• Participate constructively in discussions.
• Share expertise and strategic advice.
• Introduce potential collaborators or partners where appropriate.
• Support the mission and values of Understanding Ageing.

Annual Founding Contribution

As a newly established organisation, we do not rely on large institutional funding.

Instead, our Founding Advisory Board Members help us build a sustainable organisation through an annual contribution that supports our early development and long-term growth.

You may choose the contribution level that best reflects your circumstances and your commitment to our mission.

Annual Contribution Options

£2,500 per year

Ideal for experienced professionals who wish to help establish Understanding Ageing and contribute to its strategic development.

£5,000 per year

For senior leaders wishing to make a significant contribution towards the organisation's growth while actively supporting its international development.

£10,000 per year

For individuals or organisations wishing to make a transformational investment in the future of Understanding Ageing and help accelerate its global impact.

Your Contribution Helps Us

Your support enables us to:

• Develop high-quality educational resources.
• Produce evidence-based articles and practical guidance.
• Build our international expert network.
• Develop educational programmes and events.
• Create collaborations across research, healthcare and industry.
• Improve public understanding of healthy ageing.
• Expand our global reach.
• Build a financially sustainable organisation that delivers long-term public benefit.

What You Receive

Following confirmation of your place, you will receive access to our Advisory Board Hub where you can:

• Book your onboarding meeting.
• Submit your biography and professional photograph.
• Access Board papers and strategic updates.
• Join Advisory Board communications.
• Connect with fellow Advisory Board members.
• Receive invitations to selected Understanding Ageing events and initiatives.

Our Vision

Our ambition is to become one of the world's leading independent organisations dedicated to improving understanding of ageing.

We recognise that achieving this vision will require collaboration across many disciplines and countries.

By joining as a Founding Advisory Board Member, you will be helping to shape an organisation from its earliest days and contributing to work that has the potential to improve the lives of current and future generations.

Contact us if you are intrested in being a board member.