South East regional meetings

South East Leaders Forum

This is a quarterly event for senior executives from housing associations operating in the South East, to provide input into the NHF’s work. Meetings focus on national themes, such as the Social Housing White Paper, but with feedback from a regional point of view. It will also provide space for networking with key housing leaders in the South East.

If you are a senior executive in the South East and aren’t receiving emails about these meetings, please contact our Admin team.

South East Standing Board

The South East Standing Board is made up of ten members drawn from housing associations across the region. Its remit is to engage members and stakeholders in the South East in the work of the NHF, and to shape the South East Leaders Forum.

A standard term on the South East Standing Board is three years, and no member may serve more than two consecutive terms. If you are interested in joining the standing board please contact Patrick Merton-Jones.

The members are:

  • Mark Perry, VIVID Housing Ltd (Chair)
  • Sue Lakin, Cottsway Housing Association
  • Steph Goad, Golding Homes
  • Raife West, Havant Housing Association Ltd
  • Orla Gallagher, Housing Solutions
  • Ashley Hook, MHS Homes Limited
  • Steven Dennis , Saxon Weald
  • Kate Wareing, Soha Housing Limited
  • Tracy Evans, Sussex Housing & Care

If you would like to join the next Leaders Forums please let us know.

Upcoming Leaders Forums

  • Tuesday 10 December 2024
    9:30am-11am (virtual)
  • Monday 17 March 2025
    9:30am-11am (virtual)
  • Monday 23 June 2025
    10:30am-1.30pm (in person- venue tbc)
  • Wednesday 1 October 2025
    2pm-3.30pm (virtual)
  • Wednesday 17 December 2025
    2pm-3.30pm (virtual)
  • Monday 30 March 2026
    2pm-3.30pm (virtual)
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Who to speak to

Patrick Merton-Jones, External Affairs Manager