Jayne Barclay
Chairperson
I grew up in a home filled with animals, mostly dogs, cats and birds, so it was inevitable that I would continue that love into adulthood. When I first set up my own home, I had a pair of rescued chinchillas, Pebbles and Bambam, who had a particular fondness for my hair, shoelaces and skirting boards!
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I later rescued Pipps, my beautiful tortie cat, who was only a few weeks old and feral when we met. She became my companion for 21 wonderful years. Together, Pipps and I welcomed Graham into our home, and we later extended the family with Fleur and Bandit, both from the RSPCA. We have since said goodbye to all of our cats, each of whom lived a long and happy life.
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In 2018, we welcomed our first Golden Retriever, Jin Bao (‘Precious Gold’ in Chinese), and in 2022 we decided to add another, Archie. Let’s just say this has resulted in a steady investment in vacuum cleaners!
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In my spare time, I’ve taken up art, and my home office has become a blend of workspace and gallery, always a great talking point on video calls. Professionally, I am a qualified accountant, although I like to challenge the stereotype that accountants are dull! Over the past couple of decades, I have built a career leading change projects across finance and procurement functions, developing a broad and transferable skill set, with particular strengths in governance, strategy and financial management.
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Last year, I made the decision to semi-retire, taking on occasional contract roles (holidays still need funding!). With the additional time, I wanted to support a cause I feel passionate about. I hope to contribute meaningfully to the RSPCA and am very much looking forward to working with others to make a difference.
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