Our Board of Management is supported by a number of committees:
- Audit Committee
- Governance and Remuneration Committee
- Development Committee
We also have a separate Residents Scrutiny Panel, click here for more information.
Our Board has adopted the National Housing Federation 'Code of Governance' 2020.
Members are paid in recognition of the responsibility, time and effort they put into the running of the Association. Payments are reviewed on a regular basis - including market testing of rates.
Last reviewed in 2018, our Board Members are rewarded as follows:
- Chair of Board of Management from £15,000
- Vice Chair and Chair of Governance and Remuneration Committee - £10,800
- Chair of Audit - £10,800
- Chair of Development Committee from £8,500
- Board member - £5,500
Board members who also sit on the Board of any of our subsidiaries receive an additional £500 in recognition of their additional responsibility.
Paul is the Chair of the Board and brings extensive finance and banking experience. A qualified member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers, Paul brings a strong a focus on financial information, management strategy, risk management and working within regulatory and corporate frameworks.
Niki is an experienced leader and board member in the housing sector. Currently an Executive Director at another north west housing association, Niki brings significant skills and experience to the Board in relation to improving homes, services and both asset and neighbourhood management.
Fiona is a resident board member and housing professional specialising in homelessness. She is currently the Principal Homelessness Strategy Officer at a Local Authority within Greater Manchester and brings sound working knowledge of housing law, homelessness legislation and welfare reform to the board.
Susan is an expert in public sector management and finance. As an experienced director she has led major investment and partnership programmes in the public sector and has provided strategic leadership to deliver change and improve performance.
Shahida is a Chartered Accountant who has worked in the housing sector for over 20 years. Currently the Executive Director of Resources at another Registered Provider in the North West, she brings to the board her wealth of experience in finance, compliance, risk management, assurance, governance and health and safety.
Luchia is a co-opted member. As a tenant and the chair of our Residents Scrutiny Panel, Luchia brings a unique perspective to the board - ensuring tenants views and needs are at the forefront of decision making. She has long been an eloquent voice for the tenants perspective on housing matters, with a wealth of experience in creating a collaborative relationship between landlords and tenants.
Gemma is a Partner in a law firm and has spent her legal career advising social housing providers. Gemma grew up in social housing and knows first-hand the vital and positive contribution housing associations make, it's what has driven her her chosen career path. Gemma is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and is a mentor for Housing Diversity Network and Women in Social Housing.
Laureen was previously the Deputy Chief Executive at Stockport Council and has held senior roles for many years. She has worked on many boards and enjoys being able to influence, challenge, and support innovation to stretch organisational achievement. Laureen is committed to putting people at the heart of what we do and setting residents up for success. Sustaining and improving peoples’ outcomes has been the focus of her career and she has experience of working collaboratively with a range of partners to address issues ranging from homelessness, population, health and social inequality.
Jane is a Director at Ove Arup and the Planning and Housing Commissioner for Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA). She brings a wealth of experience in development, residential housing and planning, regeneration projects and sustainability and the transition to net zero carbon. She has been recognised as the Visiting Professor of Planning at the University of Liverpool and a Fellow of the Royal Town Planning Institute. Jane has a long-standing interest in the social housing sector as believes that it is key to tacking the challenges of social inclusion and housing need going forward.
Adam currently works in the private sector and his background is focused on leading transformational change to deliver value to the business and customers. His experience includes digital and mobile product development. He is delighted to be able to apply his skills. knowledge and experience to our plans for the future.