performs the role of Chief Executive on a permanant part-time basis. Steve was formerly the Deputy Director of Housing at Westminster City Council and was instrumental in setting up WCH.
Steve Moore
is a full time member of staff and oversees the day to day running of Westminster Community Homes, including clienting the various external contracts we have in place. Hannah completed a degree in Residential Property.
Hannah Callender
works full time assisting Hannah on general overall running of office. Sophie also works on finance; invoicing and accounts payable. Sophie is the contact for new tenants and attends Intermediate Rent viewings.
Administrator/Finance Officer
Sophie Sheekey
Anton Robinson
is a full time member of staff and his position involves negotiating the voluntary acquisition of leaseholders homes where they are affected by Westminster City Council regeneration projects, Anton has 8 years’ experience in property negotiation. He works with lessees to find them an alternative home that suits their needs, as well as identifying properties for Westminster Community Homes to purchase which are then offered to affected residents as a decant or permanent rehousing solution.
Jackson Odoch
has 20 years experience in the housing sector including Thurrock, Barking and Dagenham. Jackson has been working for Westminster Community Homes since 2017 on wider regeneration projects and has been an active member of the Navigator Team on behalf of Kensington and Chelsea to relocate leaseholders.
The Board
The Board has five members, all nominated by the City Council. This Board controls all activities carried out by Westminster Community Homes.
Current Board Members are:
Neil Wightman - Chair of Board and Director of Housing for WCC
Cllr Murad Gassanly - WCC Deputy Cabinet Member for Housing and Customer Services.
Thomas Harding - WCC Head of Westminster Employment Service
Olivia Harris - Dolphin Living CEO
James Green - WCC Senior Development Manager and WOC Board Member.
The composition of The Board brings an excellent combination of local knowledge, business, financial expertise, resident perspective and commitment.
The Board meets four times a year with further one off meetings as required on specific topics. To ensure that the business continues to go forward efficiently between board meetings, E reports on urgent items are produced as required. These reports and the decisions are then reported formally at the next available board meeting.
Advisors
WCH is being assisted by advisors who are specialists in their field.
Property Management
Devonshire's provides this service to Westminster Community Homes.
Auditors
Jones Avens have been appointed by Westminster Community Homes as auditors since 2011.
