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 Eve McMahon.

The members are:

  • Mark Perry, Vivid, Chair
  • Jonathan Higgs, Raven Housing Trust
  • Jackie Bligh, Worthing Homes
  • Dean Gill, Vale of Aylesbury Housing Trust
  • Sue Lakin, Cottsway
  • Jane Porter, Optivo
  • Denise Rajchel, PHA Homes
  • Craig Reynolds, West Kent Housing Association
  • Raife West, Havant Housing Association

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

Upcoming Leaders Forums

  • Wednesday 27 March 2024
    2pm–3:30pm (virtual)
  • Friday 14 June 2024
    10:30am-1:30pm (In person)
  • Monday 23 September 2024
    2pm-3:30pm (virtual)
  • Tuesday 10 December 2024
    1pm-2:30pm (virtual)
  • Monday 17 March 2025
    9:30am-11am (virtual)
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Who to speak to

Patrick Merton-Jones, External Affairs Manager