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:-
- 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
- Performance and Improvement 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
Next meetings:
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5 October 2023
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7 December 2023
All meetings are held at 2:00pm, with the exception of the AGM in September which will be held at 10:30am.
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
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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 tenant who lives in Cantley, 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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Vicky Purnell
Tenant Board Member
Vicky has lived in Doncaster for the past 45 years and has two grown up children. Vicky has worked within the education sector and most recently as a Senior Support Worker within the NHS, working with adults with Learning disabilities and mental health difficulties. At present Vicky works in the community but has also worked on wards and daycare within the hospital grounds. She is always willing to speak up for people in need of help, as the client group it supports is unable to do this for themselves.
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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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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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Stuart Booth
Independent Board Member
Stuart has over 30 years’ experience working in a variety of finance roles. He has substantial experience operating in the public sector. He now works as a consultant supporting public bodies with expert financial advice. He is currently undertaking a long term assignment with a large local authority in the south of England. Before undertaking this role Stuart held senior positions at South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue and Rotherham MBC. Stuart works on a nationwide basis supporting public bodies with expert financial advice.
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Susan Jones
Independent Board Member
Susan is currently 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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Joe Blackham
Councillor Board Member
Joe was elected in 2004 and is currently the ward member for Thorne and Moorends and is also the Cabinet Member for Highways, Infrastructure and Enforcement. Joe is a passionate advocate for the City and his area and has extensive experience in the democratic leadership of local government.
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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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Dave Richmond
Chief Executive
Dave has spent over 40 years working in local government, including Director of Housing in two Local Authorities with large housing portfolios. Dave joined us on the 1 October 2020 and as well as being Chief Executive, Dave is also a member of the St Leger Board.