Sally Byng

What am I responsible for?

I am responsible for making sure that we achieve the overall vision, goals and strategy for Barnwood, set by our Trustees, and deliver the activities set out in our annual plan on time and on budget.  I also ensure that our organisational culture reflects our vision, goals and values.

What brings me here?

In different ways, I have been a passionate advocate for social change related to disability all my working life – fairness, equity, opportunity and creating space for ‘unlistened-to’ voices to be heard have been my driving values. And I have learned that change is often best made at grass roots, where the opportunity to make a difference lies.

Here I have the privilege of leading an organisation that can listen, learn and use its independence to make a difference for disabled people and people with mental health conditions.

 

What do I enjoy spending time doing for my own wellbeing?

I love spending time talking with and learning from my children, going out or cooking and eating together, or just not doing very much other than being.  As they are adults with lives of their own, I appreciate whatever time I have with them.

I’m a bit erratic in my pastimes but what helps me breathe steadier is to garden a bit, knit a bit (I want to weave a lot more but need to grow my confidence), and cook, often while listening to podcasts, interrupted too much by scrolling on Instagram. And look at pictures or sculpture when I can.