Our Governance
The Management Board are responsible for driving forward our mission and values. As a team they make sure we achieve what we’re passionately committed to delivering – ‘Providing sustainable homes with specialised support and compassionate care’.
Between them, they have a wide range of backgrounds and experience from both the public and private sectors. Here’s a bit more about them.
John Clarke – Chair
Temporarily delegating responsibilities to Steven Walton.
Steven Walton – Acting Chair
Steven Walton, MBA is a seasoned leader with extensive experience in the social housing sector, currently serving as the Chair of Parasol Homes Limited and Reliance Social Housing CIC. With a strong background in management and governance, Steven has developed a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, particularly in the context of exempt accommodation.
Steven’s expertise is evidenced by his successful development and implementation of comprehensive contract management and governance frameworks that have significantly enhanced compliance standards. His experience in dealing with the Regulator of Social Housing as both a Non-Executive Director and Chair further underscores his capability in navigating complex regulatory landscapes.
Steven’s career spans over two decades. As a self-employed Housing Consultant since 2016, Steven has been guiding clients through the complexities of structural compliance, strategic rent setting, and effective communication with local authorities. His work has been instrumental in supporting investors, developers, and social housing providers in navigating the intricate regulatory landscape and optimising revenue streams.
In his role as District Manager at Anchor Trust, Steven oversaw the operations of 26 housing locations, leading a team of 70 staff members and managing a turnover of £10 million. His leadership resulted in consistently surpassing sales targets and improving operational efficiencies across the district. He has also demonstrated a strong ability to innovate and identify revenue-generating opportunities, such as monetising underutilized spaces.
With an MBA and multiple diplomas in management and housing studies, Steven combines academic knowledge with practical experience. His leadership is characterised by a proactive and innovative approach, strong stakeholder engagement, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of governance and compliance.
In his current position as Chair of Parasol Homes Limited and Reliance Social Housing, Steven continues to contribute his vast expertise in governance and regulatory compliance.
Tim Carpenter
Tim’s career has involved the delivery of affordable housing for over 30 years working with contractors and developers.
He was Managing Director for Willmott Dixon, Mears Group PLC and Durkan for a combined 35 years and more recently has been an independent consultant supporting housing associations and others in the sector.
Boaz Elieli
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Paul Hackett
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Ranjit Kataria
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