Our Board sets our vision, values, mission and strategic objectives as well as regularly reviewing our performance and finance position. It provides an independent viewpoint and challenge when approving all our policies and strategies.
We have 11 Board members, each bringing a wealth of professional and life experiences which is made up of:-
- Chairman who is an Independent Non-Executive Director
- 3 Council appointed Non-Executive directors;
- 3 Tenant Non-Executive directors;
- 3 recruited from other sectors known as Independent Non-Executive Directors and;
- St Leger Homes’ Chief Executive.
We also have four sub-committees that report to our Board. These focus on different areas of the organisation and are:
- Audit and Risk Committee
- Customer and Performance Committee
- Building Safety & Compliance Committee
- Employment and People Committee
We hold regular Board meetings which you are welcome to attend.
Our Board meetings are held in a hybrid way – which means people can attend in person or join virtually through Microsoft Teams.
Face-to-face meetings are usually held at:
Civic Building, Waterdale, Doncaster, DN1 3BU
Our Board meetings in 2024 are scheduled as:
- 6 February 2025
- 3 April 2025 - meeting will commence at 12.30pm
- 5 June 2025
- 3 July 2025
- 7 August 2025
- 2 October 2025
- 4 December 2025
All meetings are held at 2:00pm unless otherwise stated.
Our AGM will be held on 16 September 2025 at 10:00am.
If you would like further information or are interesting in attending to observe our Board meetings, please contact the Executive Support Team on 01302 862700 for further details.
Would you like to attend or give feedback on a meeting? Or want to know more about any upcoming Board vacancies?
Contact our Executive Support Team on:
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01302 862700
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St Leger Homes of Doncaster, Civic Office, Waterdale, Doncaster, DN1 3BU
2025 AGM details will be published in due course.
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David Wilkinson
Chair
Dave recently retired as an Assistant Director at Doncaster Council, where he gained over 20 years’ experience of senior management within the Local Authority sector. He has over 30 years’ experience as a school governor and previously chaired the governing bodies of a large primary school and small junior school in his hometown of Mexborough.
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Milcah Walusimbi
Tenant Board Member
Milcah is a mother of two and works as a Family Time Work with Doncaster Council. Before that, Milcah worked as a Support Worker with one of the leading learning disability support non governmental organisations. Milcah moved from London to live in Doncaster 23 years ago. She has been a school governor at a primary school in Mexborough. She loves reading, is a people person and an advocate for those that are vulnerable.
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Barry Keable
Tenant Board Member
Barry has 40 years experience working for several large multi - national organisations in the consumer electronics and telecommunications sectors, holding senior management posts in Quality Assurance and Customer Services. Nearing retirement, he moved into Health and Social Care supporting disabled adults with their social activities and work placements and helping them to maintain a safe environment in their homes.
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Vacant
Tenant Board Member
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Trevor Mason
Independent Board Member and Vice Chair
Trevor has over 25 years’ experience at director level across public service and the private training and education sector. Whilst Trevor is now retired. he has worked as a Chief Executive, latterly with a large regional based charity and social enterprise focusing on the physical and skills development and regeneration of deprived areas. Trevor brings considerable experience of working at a strategic level in financial management and business planning & delivery and has been on our Board for the last six years.
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Vacant
Independent Board Member
Vacant
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Susan Jones
Independent Board Member
Susan was previously Chief People Officer at Maria Mallaband Care Group, operating 80 care homes (c5500 employees) around the UK. She has over 14 years’ experience operating at both Executive and Board Level in a number of successful retail, financial and professional services organisations. Susan has been a Board member for over 10 years, previously holding the position of Chair of Trustees at Thornton Grammar School for several years, and also as a Trustee for a regional Charitable Trust.
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Sarah Smith
Councillor Board Member
Sarah is a councillor serving the Adwick & Carcroft ward since 2021 and Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care. As an artist, researcher, associate lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University, and a NHS Qualified Therapeutic Radiographer specializing in cancer research & care, she blends creativity with expertise to drive change.
With a freelance portfolio of projects spanning from NHS England, HM Probation Services, Sports England, CRUK and more, Sarah's passion lies in creating inclusive, engaging projects & outcomes with the people who use them. She's a fervent believer in collaboration, working closely with communities to co-produce meaningful policies, projects and initiatives. Drawing from her own experiences as a carer, and as someone living with chronic health issues & disability, she's a staunch advocate for accessibility and working with communities to create positive change in both policy and practice.
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Phil Cole
Councillor Board Member
Phil has been a councillor since 2012 to serve Edlington and Warmsworth. Phil is also Cabinet Member for Finance, Trade Services and Planning. He has a wide range of knowledge and involvement in community issues both within his Ward and across the Borough. He was the senior political advisor to Rt Hon Caroline Flint for 22 years.
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Allan Jones
Councillor Board Member
Allan was elected to Finningley ward in 2002. He is presently a member of City of Doncaster Council Overview and Management Committee, he has recently been co-opted onto Finningley Parish Council. He has a wide range of knowledge and involvement in community issues and is committed to delivering effective efficient services which meet customer’s needs.
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Chris Margrave
Chief Executive
Chris joined St Leger Homes in January 2021.
He is an experienced property services professional with over 30 years expertise. Chris's previous positions include Director of Investment and Director of Assets at Wakefield and District Housing. He is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Building (MCIOB) and a property health and safety professional with a passion for property compliance.
He has a track record of driving improvement in construction, asset management, building and fire safety, property compliance, investment and repairs and maintenance.