As a registered charity we have a Board of Trustees whose primary job is to keep us safe as an organisation.
The trustees all have a passionate interest in ensuring our organisation actually does what we aim to do and operates within the rules of good governance and we are financially sound in order to keep providing high quality support.
All our trustees give their time on a voluntary basis and come from a wide variety of business backgrounds and some have lived experience of receiving support directly or support for their family members.
Paul is a highly motivated and energetic leader and ambassador in equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) with a reputation for helping organisations on the diversity journey.
He has an extensive background, having worked in Financial Services, as a performance and talent people leader responsible for several functional teams. Paul has a strong track record that includes diversity and IT programme management as well as Organisational Design; Stakeholder Management; Training; Communications; Governance and Portfolio Management.
Paul now channels his passion for diversity and inclusion as Managing Director of his business, 3In Consulting. He helps all types of organisations in the private sector and charities / 3rd sector to create an inclusive culture and an environment where employees are valued, empowered, engaged and motivated. Paul’s track record of achievements is varied and impressive having established a strong reputation and a network of contacts. He is very committed to supporting charities and social enterprises giving back to the community in many ways.
He is passionate about equity and fairness for all regardless of their personal circumstances and this is why Paul joined the Board in 2018 and why he accepted the role of Chair of the Board in January 2020. Paul is an enthusiastic supporter of Partners for Inclusion, its ethos, and its dedication to provide personal support to people with mental and / or learning disabilities, mental health needs or both and their families. Paul is a strong advocate of the individual support model adopted by Partners for Inclusion Group as he knows that this enables a strong bond with everyone involved.
Paul is keen to brings his strong values and ethics, experience, and passion, to Partners for Inclusion to enable the organisation to flourish.
M-F was born and educated in Glasgow & comes from a close-knit family of Italian descent.
Throughout her 35+ year HR career she has lived across the UK, and her roles in Europe and Middle East fed her love of travel as she loves combining relaxation with culture plus visits to Tuscany to see family & friends.
M-F joined the Partners for Inclusion Board in Oct 2019 & is enjoying learning about the challenges of providing bespoke care for people with individual needs & then contributing through regular Board meetings. She has an open style & enjoyed meeting people supported by Partners for Inclusion and some of the committed, skilled people who provide that support at a recent ‘meet & greet’ session. M-F is also looking forward to future opportunities to meet more of those involved with Partners for Inclusion.
I bring to the role of Trustee my life experience as a parent of a young person with significant Additional Support needs and Autism.
As a parent of someone whom PFI support I have a clear perspective of how things should be, the processes involved in ensuring the best outcomes for someone living in their own home with support and how that support can work best.
Grethe joined the Partners for Inclusion board in 2023, keen to leverage her learning from a long career in finance to help make a difference in a different sector – one that is close to her heart.
Grethe strongly identifies with Partners’ mission to allow everyone to live their fullest life by providing individualised personal care to those who may need this, with choice, delivered by professionals, and supported by family and friends. She believes we all deserve to achieve our potential, irrespective of our personal circumstances or our background.
With more than 25 years of experience in economist and management roles at leading financial firms, Grethe brings a track record of leadership and impact, particularly through focussed communication, excellent people and stakeholder management, and strategic change.
Her skills stretch from process enhancement, performance improvement, risk management, and governance, to developing talent, building collaborative teams, and communicating effectively to a variety of audiences.
Grethe has consistently increased diversity in her teams and maintains this focus on her trustee work. She regards diversity and inclusivity as crucial to any organisation’s culture and energy, and its long-term viability.
Grethe has been an active member of the Partners’ board from the start, and has enjoyed getting to grips with the charity and care sector. She also joined the Board’s Risk and Audit, where her experience is particularly useful.
I am Craig Houps and I became a board member of Partners of Inclusion in 2023. I started my Chartered Accountancy career in external audit before undertaking senior finance roles within various banks and Life and Pension Companies.
I have always strived to be a commercially minded and stakeholder focused Finance Professional. I have extensive experience of leading finance teams to improve capital performance and profit and loss.
I have always been passionate about promoting diversity and inclusion, and challenging discrimination. In 2000 I helped establish the first LGBTI staff association within Barclays Bank, and since then have been involved with several LGBTI and HIV charities.
My dog is approved as a therapy pet and I visit a local hospital NeuroRehab dept with him every week. Seeing the difference these simple visits make to patients is extremely rewarding. This became a catalyst for me wanting to do more to help people with disabilities or mental health difficulties to live independently and achieve their potential.
Alex Goff – Board Member
Alex joins the board at PFI as a trustee who has an immense amount of experience in the sector that Partners operates in. Currently his main job is as a Director for a Care organisation based in Dorset. He is also the Chair for the Self-Directed Support Network England for ISF providers and has an expert knowledge of Individual Service Funds. Indeed his organisation was one of the first to introduce ISF’s into England Social care in 2015, following on from the wonderful work PFI had done with ISF’s in Scotlan
With over 21 years of knowledge and skills working in the care industry, he has built up a strong network of like-minded providers who openly collaborate to passionately promote the increased use of self-directed support pathways.
Alex is completely dedicated to his varied roles and the enthusiasm he exudes is clear for everyone to see. He prides himself on helping others, sharing his knowledge and experience, listening and finding workable positive solutions to every imaginable difficulty.
PFI’s organisational values resonate strongly with Alex, almost perfectly aligning with his own values, vision and mission for the organisation that he runs. This was a strong pulling point for Alex to apply for the board of trustee role. PFI’s vision of how support should be co-designed and co-produced with the individuals we are privileged to support always being at the heart of the conversation is fundamental to our success. This achieves the best possible care given and allows active participation at every stage.
PFI’s board have a wide range of experts covering every key area. All of which creates a passionate and effective group! As a trustee Alex brings his deep knowledge of the ever-changing Health and Social Care sector which adds a very valuable layer of understanding to the board.
Angela Kelly – Board Member
Angela Kelly is a Chartered Fellow of the Institute of Personnel and Development (FCIPD) with over 30 years of experience in Human Resources, including senior leadership roles across EMEA, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. Her career has focused on building inclusive, high-performing organisations through strategic HR leadership, change management, and talent development.
She also brings strong governance experience, having chaired a UK pension trustee board and currently serving as a school governor with responsibility for safeguarding.
Angela is passionate about supporting people to live with purpose. She was drawn to Partners for Inclusion, who’s values resonate with her own.
Additionally, Angela is a mentor and coach, and finds great fulfillment in helping others grow and thrive. She holds a BA (Hons) in Economics and a Postgraduate Diploma in Personnel Management and has completed executive education at Columbia Business School and leadership programmes focused on women’s advancement and public speaking.
Hanna Mayhew – Trustee
Hanna brings a strong background in digital strategy and leadership to the Partners for Inclusion Board. As trustee and Digital lead, she promotes a focus on using technology to strengthen communication, inclusion, and organisational resilience.
With experience as a CTO across public and private sectors, Hanna combines strategic insight with a practical, people-centred approach to digital transformation. Her work is guided by a commitment to accessibility, equity, and ensuring that technology enhances, not replaces, human connection and choice.
