Senior Leadership Team

At Cintre we are led by a trustee team, a management team and are supported by a dedicated team of key and support staff. We have around 50 staff all with varied skills, knowledge and experiences.

We work very hard to recruit the right staff and welcome new capabilities. We seek and have staff who are committed to their role, are able to demonstrate to us the values and commitments we desire and are able to identify with the service users.

We value the happiness of our staff and clients very much. It is important to us that there is a community between clients and staff, and trust and confidence in the work we do.

  • Christopher has worked in Health and Social Care since 2007 where, as a Director of Grove Care Ltd, he led an innovative Nursing and Dementia Care organisation.

    Throughout his time at Grove Care, Christopher was involved in every aspect of leading the business; from acquiring land, developing and opening brand new Care Homes, building and leading large teams whilst ensuring the delivery of outstanding care to the people who lived in the Nursing Homes.

    Christopher has worked in healthcare and finance sectors throughout his career, and as a result is adept in responding to changing governance, and regulatory practices, working with compliance bodies, including the CQC, to implement responsive and proactive operational strategies.

    Innovation and adopting forward thinking practices have always been important to Christopher, for example the introduction of the Memory Lane initiative in Grove Care Homes, which was celebrated in the National and international press, television, and radio. These initiatives contributed towards the Care homes being rated as ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.

    Cintre provides Christopher with the opportunity to use his experience, skills and knowledge in a different sector of Care, where similar challenges are faced looking to add value in ensuring that Cintre provides excellent care for its service users.

  • Sidra Harris ACCA is a seasoned Big 4 Ernst and Young trained Finance Professional with 8 years of dynamic experience in the field of Accounting and Finance. With a diverse work history in both the private and public sectors, Sidra has developed a comprehensive skill set and a deep understanding of financial management. Her expertise encompasses financial analysis, reporting, strategic planning, and compliance with regulatory frameworks.

    Throughout her career, Sidra has consistently demonstrated a strong aptitude for numbers and a meticulous attention to detail. Her ability to navigate complex financial systems and deliver accurate and insightful financial information has earned her a reputation for excellence in her field. With a proven track record of success, she has become a trusted advisor to senior management, providing valuable financial guidance and driving informed decision-making processes.

    In the private sector, Sidra held the position of Senior Finance Manager for 3 years. In this role, she conducted comprehensive financial analysis, prepared reports, and played a key role in financial planning and cost optimization initiatives. Her collaboration with cross-functional teams resulted in streamlined financial operations and improved overall performance.

    In the public sector, Sidra served as a Management Accountant for 2 years. During this time, she successfully managed budgets and allocated financial resources in adherence to regulatory requirements. Sidra's expertise in developing and implementing financial policies and procedures ensured compliance and efficient financial operations across various departments.

  • Danny’s background is a sporting one having played Basketball at the highest level and spent 30 years employed within basketball and sport. As a player, coach and then Director Danny has worked with many people who have required support to achieve goals or to open doors they thought may not be an option. The environments for this have, at times, been very challenging but the joy of starting and seeing someone’s journey despite challenges was always very rewarding. In 2018 Danny made a complete career change moving to Cintre, Danny wanted to continue to be able to support people in challenging circumstances and environments, and hopefully succeed further in changing lives.

    Cintre’s Continuum of Care has been of great importance in Danny’s current role and previous roles within the charity, supporting people to have a voice, choice and opportunity are extremely important. Working with various agencies, families, and stakeholders to support service users on their journeys to independent living (no matter how that journey turns out) is a highlight of the job.

  • After graduating from Medical school, Eugenia worked with various International health companies and medical teams. During this time, Eugenia has developed an interest in supporting people with Learning Disabilities, Autism and Mental Health and completed an extensive study on the subject.

    For the last 20 years, Eugenia has worked with private and public care providers companies as a Senior Manager and Consultant at the various care provisions from residential to supported living services. Eugenia has established skills in commissioning new services, project management, turning around underachieving services, building up teams and working in partnership with local authorities, CQC and Public Health.

    Eugenia brings with her to the Cintre team her passion and knowledge of Autism and Learning Disabilities, together with person-centred management and leadership skills.