Barry was previously Managing Director of John Briton (Barnsley) Ltd, a successful toy retail business, and Non Executive Director / Chairman of Barnsley Building Society. Barry is also CEO for two property companies. Barry has particular interests in both homelessness and into work skills and training. He has been High Sheriff of South Yorkshire and was Deputy Lieutenant. Barry acts as Regional Ambassador for Habitat for Humanity and is a Trustee at Barnsley based Shawlands Trust