About Yorkshire Housing
How We Are Governed
Yorkshire Housing sets out to achieve the highest standards of governance, accountability and probity. We maintain rigorous internal control systems. The effectiveness of these is reviewed regularly by Auditors who report directly to the Audit & Risk Committee. At the same time we aim to respond promptly and sensitively to the widely varying environment in which we provide homes and housing services.
Our boards and committees comprise of people who are committed to Yorkshire Housing and the communities we serve. Members have a wide range of skills, knowledge and experience to draw on, and they attend training sessions to broaden their knowledge and ensure they stay up to date.
Governance Structure
Yorkshire Housing governance structure since April 2010 comprises the following boards and committees:
Yorkshire Housing Board
The Yorkshire Housing Board is responsible for Terms of Reference and works with the Space Property Board, Committees and Directors Team to ensure that business is dealt with effectively, decisions are taken at the most appropriate level and the results of those decisions enhance our performance.
Yorkshire Housing Board Members
Customer Services Committee
The core role for the committee is to ensure Yorkshire Housing delivers excellent customer service.
Customer Services Committee Members
- John Baker
- Sean Benbow
- Doreen Benson
- John Bryson
- Dawn Dale
- Terri Ginty
- Brenda Peacock
- Richard Quinton
- Elia Stojanovic (Chair)
Resources and New Business Committee
The core role for the committee is to ensure that Yorkshire Housing's resources are used effectively to maintain our current and future viability and to ensure delivery of value for money.
Resources and New Business Committee Members
- Michael Backhouse (Chair)
- John Baker
- Lish Harris
- Asif Malek
- Nasim Qureshi
- Jim Taylor
Audit and Risk Committee
The core role for the committee is to assure the Board about the adequacy and effectiveness of our arrangements for governance, risk management and internal control.
Risk and Audit Committee Members
- Jacqui Bateson (Chair)
- Geoffrey Berry
- Stephen Fox
Space Property Board
The core role for the Space Property Board is:
- To provide market rented housing and housing for sale
- To act as an Estate Agent for Yorkshire Housing
- To operate the Homebuy Agency, Mortgage Rescue Scheme and any other initiative delegated by the Yorkshire Housing Board
- To pursue initiatives linked to housing approved by the Yorkshire Housing Board
All with the aim of bringing surpluses to Yorkshire Housing through income and appreciating capital values.
Space Property Board Members
- Sarah Hall
- Derek Lawrence (Chair)
- Martin Simpson
Remuneration and Nominations Committee
The core role for the committee is to oversee the remuneration of the executive team and to oversee the recruitment of voluntary Members to the Board and committees of the Board.
Remuneration and Nominations Committee Members
- Jacqui Bateson
- Michael Backhouse
- Elia Stojanovic
- Jim Taylor
Become a Board Member
There are places on the Boards and Committees for customers and independents. Anyone interested in being considered for membership can contact Gill Baker at gill.baker@yorkshirehousing.co.uk for more information. Alternatively, take a look at our current Board vacancies.