We are governed by an elected Board of Management, which has ultimate responsibility for the governance of CDS. The Board’s role is to monitor policy and performance. We have the following sub-committees, made up of members of the Board:
- Services Committee
Responsible for overseeing services to residents and clients - Finance and Audit Committee
Responsible for financial oversight, risk management and audit - Corporate Services Committee
Responsible for central functions like compliance, ICT, HR, Comms - Governance Committee
Responsible for oversight of governance structure and urgency issues - Remuneration Committee
Responsible for oversight of pay for the CE and Board Members
The Board works alongside our senior management team to ensure we remain focused on our strategic goals, follow our purpose and work in line with our values. CDS is also registered with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Our Board is made up of independent members and members drawn from organisations or individuals who experience our services such as clients, tenants or leaseholders.
CDS is a member of the National Housing Federation and the Confederation of Co-operative Housing.
Matt Creasey – Interim Chair
List of current members of the Board of Management
Tom Bremner
Matthew Creasey – Chair Corporate Services Committee
Rebecca Southern – Chair of Services Committee
Bob Robson
The Corporate Services Director acts as Company Secretary
A disclosure of all members’ interests is available on request to the Company Secretary
