Our services and performance are overseen by an unpaid voluntary Board of Management with a range of expertise and experience designed to support the work of a small but innovative Housing Association. Our Board includes one tenant representative.
The Board is collectively responsible for making sure we are properly and efficiently managed and governed. Additionally and importantly they also set out our vision, mission and strategy in order to ensure that we stay true to our founding purpose.
Retired solicitor and part-time deputy district judge (London Group of Courts, family and civil section). Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, Secretary General to the International Dance Sport Federation (ISDF) professional division and delegate to its legal division. Director of the Sylvia Young Theatre School. Past and present trusteeships of music, dance and acting…
Petra joined our board in 2012. She brings welcome new skills as a lecturer in Mechanical Engineering at Brunel University and course director of the MSc in Building Services Engineering Management. After a 6 year stint as a trustee at the Engineering Trust, Petra has joined HCHA to volunteer her time in Housing, a field…
Michael is a retired science and maths teacher, active Catholic, wheelchair campaigner and member of Transport for All. Michael has been living in Ewart House since April 2012, he says, ‘My motivation for joining HCHA’s Board is that I’ve been community active all my life in a voluntary capacity, including youth football, Citizens Theatre (over…
Marc has worked in corporate banking since 2006 and has specialised in both property and social housing finance. His experience covers relationship management, credit risk and a technical role; reviewing due diligence and approving loan/security documentation. Marc is also a mentor for the University of Manchester, helping students with their career pathway decisions.
Dave works for the National Housing Federation – the trade body that represents housing associations across the country. He has worked in community-led housing development for over ten years, has an MSc. in Housing and Urban Planning and brings considerable experience in planning and public affairs.
We are currently recruiting a new board member. If you would like to be considered for this position please contact us.
Our services and performance are regularly and critically scrutinised by the board. Board members meet four times a year, with three committees looking in greater detail at matters concerning our:
DIRECTOR AND COMPANY SECRETARY
Christopher Holley