Good governance is vital to help us deliver excellent services for residents and stakeholders. The board provides overall strategic direction and ensures that we’re meeting our aims and objectives.
The key responsibilities of the board are to:
- set overall strategy
- support the executive team to work effectively and maintain our financial viability
- identify and control any risks to the association
- monitor performance to ensure we’re delivering excellent services for customers.
Each board member brings a wealth of experience and different skills, but they all share a passion to provide high-quality affordable homes for local people and support the sustainability of rural villages across Leicestershire. You can find out more about our board members below.
Board members
Alison builds collaborative partnerships as Director of Community and External Engagement at the Open University, helping the faculty grow its income and influence across the UK.
Her expertise includes sustainable growth, strategic communications and social impact.
She holds several other non-executive roles and acts as a disability adviser to businesses in various sectors, drawing on her lived experience.
Alison joined the board in May 2023.
Caroline is a chartered building surveyor with her own practice.
She was previously a councillor at North West Leicestershire District Council, where she campaigned for an increased premium of affordable rural homes and she hopes to carry this on through her role on the Board.
Shereen has worked within the housing sector for over 14 years and is currently a manager within a specialist housing department.
She has a background in law and her expertise includes leadership, risk management, analytical skills and industry knowledge.
Shereen enjoys interacting with people and is passionate about making a positive difference in our residents' lives. As a mentor for the Housing Diversity Network, Shereen has been able to share her knowledge with others, grow her network, and enhance her communication and interpersonal skills.
Shereen joined the LHRA board in 2024 and this position has helped her to share best practices and hone important leadership and strategic abilities.
More info about Valerie coming soon
Code of Governance
As a provider of social housing, we are regulated by the Regulator of Social Housing and we comply with the National Housing Federation Code of Governance 2020.
The Code sets down key principles which are designed to help housing associations achieve the highest standards of governance and board excellence.
Find out more about the Code