Sinéad Butters

Sinéad has been Chief Executive of Aspire Housing since 2006. Under her leadership the business has grown and broadened its services via the acquisition of Staffordshire’s largest apprenticeship provider, Achieve Training.

Sinéad grew up in Staffordshire, studied at Keele University and is one of its founding “fellows” in recognition of her achievements and Aspire’s support for North Staffordshire communities.

Sinéad is Chair of Barnsley-based Berneslai Homes and a Non-Executive Director at Goram Homes and was Chair of national housing network PlaceShapers for five years. Sinéad continues to be a voice for change, sharing her passion for community-based solutions to the housing crisis.

In recent years, Sinéad has received an MBE for services to housing, two honorary doctorates for work supporting communities was named ‘Chief Executive of the Year’ in the 24Housing Awards, and has seen Aspire receive the Queens Award for Enterprise; a first for housing.