Governance at Black Country Housing Group
Good governance helps make sure Black Country Housing Group is well run, accountable and focused on what matters most – safe homes, good services and positive outcomes for residents.
Our Board provides strategic leadership and oversight, ensuring that residents’ voices inform decisions, risks are managed effectively, reliable information supports transparency, and services deliver value for money.
We follow the National Housing Federation Code of Governance (2020) and are regulated by the Regulator of Social Housing. Our current regulatory ratings confirm that we meet the Regulator’s expectations:
- Governance: G1
- Viability: V1
Resident feedback, complaints learning, Tenant Satisfaction Measures and performance information all contribute to how the Board and its committees oversee services and drive improvement.
We are committed to openness and transparency. Information about our services, performance and governance is available on our website, and we respond to information requests in line with the Social Tenant Access to Information Requirements (STAIRs).
Our Governance Framework explains in more detail how decisions are made, how resident voice, data, risk and assurance are embedded into governance, and how these arrangements are kept under review.
Our Board Members
Sinéad has been Chief Executive of Aspire Housing for 18 years. She is an experienced Non-Executive Director, currently serving as a NED on Goram Homes and former Chair of Berneslai Homes. She is passionate about housing and the role Housing Associations play in creating vibrant, sustainable communities.
Adrian has been at BCHG since November 2015 having previously worked in executive roles for Housing Associations in London and Staffordshire with specialisms in housing and asset management, care and resident engagement. He previously held the Director of Operations and Deputy Chief Executive roles at BCHG. Adrian was appointed as Chief Executive in May 2025.
Lorna began her career as a social worker and currently runs her own company providing culture change, facilitation, training and executive coaching in the public, housing and independent sectors.
Gareth currently works for Trident Group, responsible for leading on property development, asset investment and delivery of the sustainable homes programme.
Kevin is a social entrepreneur and Group Chief Executive of the Vine Trust. Kevin is an experienced Board Member in the health and education sectors, and social mobility champion.
Sue has 30 years’ experience in the social housing, homelessness, wellbeing and recovery sectors, including CEO, Chair and Board Director roles.
Nick is a retired audit partner and qualified accountant with an excellent understanding of corporate governance and risk management. Nick brings board member and Audit Committee chair experience as well as commercial and business knowledge and experience.
Helen brings extensive experience as a senior executive in the social housing sector and as a charity CEO. She is a qualified housing professional with strong knowledge of housing and property management. She is an experienced Board Member and lives in the Black Country.
Mike brings senior executive experience in commercial and communications from his time in the private sector. He also has Non-Executive experience having been on the Board of other social housing providers.
