All our Board Members are voluntary, they attend quarterly Board meetings and attend subcommittees in areas such as Audit, Remuneration and Estate Management.

They give their time to provide guidance, direction and constructive challenge to the plans and decisions we make to ensure we’re doing the right things in the right way.

Their extensive knowledge and experience in housing, property, design, law, and the charity sector mean they can provide us with governance to make sure we stay on track and are working within the relevant laws and regulations.

Mark Oliver

Chair. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Lead Member. Data Lead Member.

Mark is an experienced lawyer, starting his career in private practice (where he specialised in major projects); he now works for an international airport advising the business on a wide variety of issues including commercial, operations and regulation. Mark is an experienced Board member and Company Secretary with compliance and governance expertise. His responsibilities also include being a diversity champion, where he is the director sponsor for the disability network and has spoken on issues such as social mobility.

Laurinda Hornblow

Vice Chair & Chair of the Remuneration Committee

Laurinda has worked in the public and private housing sector for 30 years and has extensive experience leading teams who delver excellent service to tenants. Laurinda is currently employed as Head of Operations and Growth at Twenty11 where she leads the strategic and operational direction of Twenty11.

Wendy Tonge

Chair of the Estate Management Committee

Wendy is a Chartered Surveyor who has been involved with property for over 30 years. She has held various roles in companies and was latterly a Partner in a firm of Chartered Surveyors. Wendy chaired the Estate Management Committee before taking on the role of Chair in 2024.

Jayne Haines (MBE)

Board Member

Jayne is an accomplished HR leader and advocate for equality, with a career spanning 25 years in FTSE organisations, her work focuses on creating cultures where people thrive, grow and lead with purpose. A committed Board member, she serves on the ACAS Board, ECB’s Recreational Game Committee, and Chairs Berkshire Cricket. Now pursuing a PhD, she is continuing her lifelong commitment to learning, equity, and impact.

Maggie Smart

Resident representative 

Maggie taught languages and English as a foreign language in France and Germany. She took early retirement from teaching to care for her mother in Thame. Having previously taught life skills to adults with learning difficulties she began a new career helping adults with disabilities live independently in the local community. 

Charlotte Buckingham

Customer Service Lead Member, Audit & Risk Committee Chair.

Charlotte has been working in the housing sector for over 20 years. Formerly a chief executive officer for a small charity that specialises in working with people with multiple and complex needs, she now is part of the executive team for a regional registered social housing provider. New Title

Cllr Adrian Dite

Board Member

A former electrical engineer and senior manager with over 40 years’ experience at Xerox in technical, service, and international leadership roles. He later managed major sporting events. A Thame town councillor and charity trustee, he enjoys cycling, golf, and bowls.

Derek Clarke

Board Member

Having previously served as a Regional Development Director for a national specialist housing association, Derek now leverages his extensive knowledge through private consultancy. He works with Local Authorities, Housing Associations, and Private House Builders to provide strategic advice and guidance on housing development and policy. Derek is dual-qualified as a Chartered Surveyor and Registered Valuer, as well as a Chartered Town Planner. 

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