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.
Rachel Keenan
Head of Service
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.
Ian Harris
Chair
Hazel McIntyre
Treasurer
David Bowerman
Trustee
Dr Patricia Jackson
Trustee
Neil Granger
Trustee
Peter Tyson
Trustee
Caroline Scott
Trustee
Kate Hayes
Trustee
Kim McAllister
Trustee