Abbey Darling
Abbey Darling brings extensive experience from her role as Director of Operations and Women’s Projects in the criminal justice sector, working with both prisons and probation services, as well as women and girls’ community services. She has a strong background in strategic leadership, governance, and service development. At the Prison Radio Association (PRA), Abbey successfully […]
Jane Lodge
Jane has 24 years working in the NHS ensuring the voices of those using services, and their carers, are central to service design, delivery and improvement and the focus within this on ensuring involvement of those from groups who experience health inequalities. She is currently educating clinical leaders of the future at Brighton and Sussex Medical School. Jane is excited to […]
Jonathan Senker
Jonathan brings a deep commitment to promoting people’s rights and voices, alongside expertise in governance, leadership, and social care. As the founding Chief Executive of VoiceAbility, he grew the charity into one of the UK’s largest and most influential advocacy, rights and voice organisations – supporting positive changes in people’s lives, as well as in legislation, […]
Cheryl Bannerman
Cheryl Bannerman is a dedicated advocate for community resilience and affordable housing, uniquely combining her architectural training with over eight years of public sector experience. She brings a deep commitment to improving lives through strategic planning, collaboration, and addressing systemic inequalities. Specialising in crafting strategies to drive organisational growth and tackle complex societal challenges, she […]
Jo Ellis
Jo has extensive experience in the Housing sector, having held the position of Executive Director – Operations, Town & Country Housing, Part Of Peabody Group, and a number of other Executive Board positions at TCH Capital, Countrywise Repairs, and Monsoon Homes. Jo was also the Chief Executive of Eastbourne Homes Ltd. Jo is delighted to […]
Michelle Baker
Michelle’s background is in Accountancy and she currently works as a Proper Officer and Responsible Financial Officer at Shalford, Panfield and Salings Parish Councils, as well as running a small accountancy business, MJ Baker Accountancy. Michelle is also Chair of the Customer Influence Committee and Board Member at Eastlight Community Homes. Michelle is passionate about […]
Tony Williams
Tony’s background is in the Public and Social Housing sector, and he has held the positions of Group Director of Organisational Development and Executive Director People at Orbit. Tony is also an ILS qualified coach, Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (FCIPD) and has developed and led a number of change programmes, including at the […]
Simon Anderson
Simon’s background is in housing and he currently works as Operations Director for Worthing Homes. Prior to this, Simon has worked in a variety of roles at Worthing Homes over the past 19 years and has overseen their repairs, income recovery, housing management, digital and IT and community development activities. Simon is passionate about providing […]
Graeme Allinson
Graeme joined Southdown’s Board in September 2020 and is the Board’s Whistleblowing Lead, a role that advocates for speaking up about concerns and issues in an organisation.
Alysha Burrell
Alysha’s background is in Economics and Finance. Having started her career in the financial sector, Alysha has also held roles as a teaching assistant at a specialist Autism school and within the housing sector working for the Government’s National Housing Agency. Currently a Board Member of the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Futures, Alysha is […]
Pauline Ford
Pauline Ford joined Southdown in 2019 as a Board Member and was appointed Chair of Southdown’s Board in September 2022.
Tara Osbourne-Wallace
Tara’s background is in social care. She brings to Southdown’s Board over 10 years’ experience of working in local government, leading change at an operational and strategic level and managing complex issues in a rapidly changing sector. Tara has held various leadership roles across health and social care and is currently the Head of Adult […]