Company status
The Association is registered as a Limited Company, number 3383565, with the Financial Services Agency under the Industrial Provident Societies Act 1965. It is also a Registered Social Landlord, number LH4199, with the Housing Corporation under section 4 of the Housing Association Act 1985.
Regulation
The Association is regulated by the Housing Corporation and is subject to periodic inspection by the Audit Commission.
Ashton Pioneer Homes is also a member of the Independent Housing Ombudsman. The Housing Ombudsman Service considers complaints against member organisations, and deals with other housing disputes. All residents in homes managed by a provider of housing services registered with HOS can make a complaint to the Ombudsman. All social landlords (Housing Associations) registered in England are included, as are certain private landlords and management agents.
The staff of the association
The day to day operations of the Association are delegated by the Board to its Senior Management Team, comprising:
Tony Berry FCIOB Dip. Proj. Man. (RICS) |
Chief Executive & Company Secretary |
John Auty AFA |
Director of Finance & Administration |
Peter Marland MCIH DMS |
Director of Housing Services |
These duties are in turn carried out by our excellent staff team at Ashton Pioneer Homes, who cover our full range of housing management, finance, maintenance, security, estate and neighbourhood services.