04Nov, 2025

Greenacre's NEDWork - Ensuring the Tenant Voice is Heard in the Boardroom

Summary

Hearing the tenant voices in strategic decision-making.

Speaker

Zoe Wortley

MD, Soar Consulting

Guest Speakers

Piers White

Piers White

Chair of the Board - West Kent

Nivene Powell

Nivene Powell

Resident Empowerment Manager - Housing Solutions

Helen White

Helen White

Chief Executive Officer - Taff Housing

About this event

How can housing associations move beyond tokenism and ensure tenant voices genuinely shape strategic decision-making? Our next NEDWork session brings together leaders who are embedding resident perspectives at the heart of governance.

🎤 Speakers

Helen White – Chief Executive, Taff Housing
Helen leads a resident-driven culture where customer insight sets the tone for every board meeting. For her, tenant board members must add genuine value, ensuring discussions are grounded in what matters most to residents.

Nivene Powell – Board Member, Peabody & Old Etonian Board; Tenant Participation & Engagement Lead
With a background in tenant engagement, Nivene combines governance expertise with her professional role, bringing a fresh perspective on how resident voices can influence strategy at the highest level.

Piers White – Chair of the Board, West Kent Housing
West Kent’s unique approach develops resident board members through an ambassador programme, giving them exposure to board papers, training, and meetings — ensuring they’re fully equipped to contribute from day one.

Why Attend?

  • Hear practical approaches to embedding tenant voices in governance

  • Learn how to create pathways for meaningful resident involvement

  • Join an open discussion on ensuring residents influence strategic decisions


It's not too late to join us...contact Barry Forsythe on barry@greenacre-recruitment.com or Lizzie Grimwood on Lizzie@greenacre-recruitment.com