About us

In this Sui-Ling Show Special you will see Sui-Ling talking to Sarah Burslem, MacIntyre’s Chief Executive Officer and hear them talk about MacIntyre’s purpose; what our DNA means to everyone in MacIntyre and their shared vision for true equality.

Sui-Ling is a MacIntyre employee who also draws on MacIntyre’s support. Sui-Ling created the Sui-Ling Show in 2020 and has interviewed some really interesting people since that time. You can catch up on all the Sui-Ling Shows here.

The team of Directors at MacIntyre are responsible for the day-to-day management of the organisation.

Our Chief Executive, Sarah Burslem, is directly accountable to the Chairman of the Board of Trustees and reports to the Trustees through their board meetings.

The Big Plan

In order for us to achieve the elements of our DNA, it is essential that the people who draw on support, their families and our staff work together in ways where everyone is valued for the contributions they make, are true equals, and their voices are heard. This ambition means people having control and a voice within MacIntyre where there are transformational changes in power and control where people who draw on our support are actively involved including in all levels of decision-making.

This strategy, known as “The Big Plan” aims to ensure that true co-production (working together) is possible and is a reality across the organisation and beyond in the neighbourhoods where people live.

The four key aims of The Big Plan are:

1. For everyone in MacIntyre to understand fully what co-production - Working Together - is
2. To increase the number of people working alongside people in their neighbourhoods on co-produced projects and to build on the work of Great Communities.
3. To achieve our commitment that all meetings are accessible to everyone taking part.
4. For all reviews to be person centred and facilitated or co-facilitated by a trained facilitator using a format of the person’s choosing.

Trustees

Many of our Trustees have a strong connection with MacIntyre, either through having relatives supported by us or as parents of disabled children and adults themselves. 

Role of Trustees

Generously giving their time and specialist skills, our Trustees contribute expertise in medical, legal, finance, education, risk management, property, sales & marketing, HR and general management.

Additionally, they are responsible for ensuring we remain focussed on relentlessly meeting service levels, maintaining the quality of our people and values, managing resources, mitigating risk and operating within our financial limits.

Our Trustees work to ensure that our financial position and ability to meet our charitable objectives and commitments is not compromised.

Trustee Business

The Trustees meet 6 times per year where the Directors report on their operational and financial activities within the organisation. Twice yearly the board meetings are extended to review strategy and operational performance in more detail.

The Trustees also provide scrutiny, guidance and expertise through the Audit, Risk and Safeguarding, Education, Governance Review, Nominations, Property and Remuneration and Wellbeing sub committees. Full details of these sub committees can be found in our Chairman’s report in our annual report and accounts.

Trustee Board Committees

Important review responsibilities are delegated to the following Board committees.

Finance, Audit & Risk

Finance, audit and risk matters. Chaired by Rachel Taylor and includes Trustees Liz Barton, Kyle Holling, Rosemary Hart and Duncan Strachan.

Digital

Strategy and development plans around technology, digital and the use of social media in our marketing. Chaired by Martin Zahra and including Trustee Kyle Holling and external co-opted member Mike Saul.

Governance

Governance processes and procedures. Chaired by Rosemary Hart and including Trustees Ranjit Bhose, Neil Macmillan, Rachel Taylor and Martin Zahra.

Nominations

Recruitment, selection and appointment of directors and nomination and appointment of Trustees. Includes Trustees Rosemary Hart and Rachel Taylor.

Remuneration & Wellbeing

Director reward, staff reward levels and workforce related matters. Chaired by Ruth Smyth and includes Trustees Matty Caine, Anna Severwright and Duncan Strachan.

Quality & Safeguarding

Chaired by Anna Severwright and includes Trustees Liz Barton, Ranjit Bhose, Matty Caine and Rosemary Hart.

You can read more about our DNA and our Values in practice in the Our Approach section of this website.