Our people

Meet the passionate individuals who lead us forward, working together to create a world where every child and young person has the chance to thrive

Our Leadership Team

Our leadership team drives our mission to create life-changing opportunities for disabled children, young people and their families.

With senior-level expertise across services, operations, and policy, they are united in their commitment to making a meaningful difference for every child, young person, and family we serve.

Celine Sinclair

Chief Executive

Celine, our Chief Executive since 2006, leads with passion and expertise, driving our mission and expanding our impact.

Jenny MacDonald

Deputy Chief Executive

Jenny, with extensive fundraising and communications experience, has been key to expanding our impact across Scotland.

Tricia Stewart

Director of Resources

Tricia, who joined The Yard in 2019, brings a wealth of experience in HR and operations across a variety of industries.

Sophie Jenkins

Head of Partnerships

Our Board

Our Trustees work closely with our leadership team to guide The Yard’s mission and ensure we achieve our objectives. Their collective expertise drive our vision to create life-changing opportunities for the children, young people, and families we support.

With diverse professional skills, including HR, finance, law, and social care, our Trustees bring personal and professional experience to their roles.