The overall control and governance of the work of the Association is provided by the Board of Management. Members of the Board serve in a voluntary capacity and they bring a range of skills and experience to the Association.
Brian Dunn
Brian Dunn, Grove Community Housing Association Chair, is a community-driven advocate committed to uplifting the area's residents and ensuring equitable access to resources and opportunities.
Vivian Chestnutt
Vivian grew up in north Belfast and retains a deep understanding of the unique and complex nature of the issues and interactions which characterise the area. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Housing, as well as national assessor for its professional qualification.
Ciaran McGivern
Ciaran possesses proven leadership abilities covering a broad spectrum of areas including general management, financial reporting, project management, FP&A, performance management, team building, and business development.
Mike Wilkins
Throughout his tenure, Mike achieved several notable milestones, including successfully negotiating a land sale on a challenging development site and conducting feasibility studies on modern methods of construction
Sally Smyth
Sally is a dynamic professional with a wealth of experience in strategic management and business development. With a background that spans over a decade, she has cultivated her skills through various roles.
Diarmaid Ward
Diarmaid held the position of elected Councillor at the London Borough of Islington, overseeing all housing and residential planning matters. His responsibilities included the management and maintenance of 25,000 homes, spearheading a £150 million major works program
Fauzia Tasnim
Fauzia is a dedicated and solution-focused professional with experience in construction project management. Passionate about sustainable design, Fauzia is committed to integrating environmentally conscious practices into her projects
Stefano Zucca
Stefano is an experienced architectural professional with a strong background in sustainable design and project management. Stefano actively contributes to the organisation’s mission of providing quality homes and services to the North Belfast community,
Agnes Crawford
Agnes has amassed over three decades in the non-profit sector, and primarily social housing for twenty five years. She excels in enabling good governance, reshaping boards, and staff teams to achieve strategic goals, an influencing best practices in ESG.
Keelan McGaghran
Keelan has extensive experience in the social housing sector, having worked in various capacities across different regions, including Australia and the United Kingdom.
Paul Stuart
Paul has led housing services, managed complex housing issues, and supported team development. He plays a key role in tenant participation, service delivery, and the ongoing review and development of policies.