Being on a Board isn’t my happy place (I’d rather be lying on a couch reading a good book) but Eskleigh inspires me to get off the sofa, shake off the slippers and contribute a little bit to the overall excellence of the organisation.

I’m confident with the strategy the Board has taken to ensure Eskleigh exists way beyond us (after all, it was here before I was born).

As a director, it’s important to see how things connect across the disability sector, because it’s a fascinating time in history, and kind of cool to be a part of it.

I also like to keep it simple, so I do appreciate it when the management team provides me with an acronym list for each Board pack.

I’m aware that there is a lot of change going on at the moment, so as a Director I hope people are surfing the waves and dodging the sharks without losing touch with the Board (surfboard – see what I did there?)

Finally, part of our job is to assess opportunities that come along, and whether they are a good idea for Eskleigh. I believe we are making the right choices.

Keep up the fabulous work!

Peter B