Our Board members have overall responsibility for Poplar HARCA.

They may delegate to others, such as to Committees and the Corporate Management Team, but they still retain the ultimate responsibility for all actions taken in Poplar HARCA’s name.

They also decide the overall aims and objectives of Poplar HARCA and ensure that the organisation is meeting these and keeping within its legal, financial and moral obligations.

All Board and Committee members declare any  potential or perceived conflicts of interests. These are available upon request.

If you have any questions about governance at Poplar HARCA contact governanceteam@poplarharca.co.uk.

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Organisation Relationship Flow

Poplar HARCA Board

Board of Directors with ultimate responsibility for Poplar HARCA's work and actions.

Audit & Risk Committee

Assurance to the Board on external & internal audit, and risk.

Finance & Investments Committee

Assurance on financial security & performance, capital programme, asset management & personnel strategy.

Services Committee

Assurance on the delivery of services & community.

Remuneration & Nominations Committee

RemCom oversees strategic remuneration policy, Board & Committee member recruitment & development, & pension arrangements.

Health & Safety Committee

Provide scrutiny and oversight on health and safety across the organisation - a strategic officer led committee

Corporate Management Team

Poplar HARCA's senior directors, who provide advice and assurance to Committees and Board.

Governance

Sarah Riley

Sarah is a chartered Architect, Associate Director at Be First, Barking & Dagenham and a Poplar HARCA resident.

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Shaheen Mahtabuddin

Shaheen is currently the Head of Housing Management at Homes for Lambeth.

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Lillian Lanek

Lillian is the Head of Customer Experience at Wandle Housing Association

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Naz Hafezjee

25 years in London's housing sector, Naz combines expertise and a passion for community betterment to enhance service quality for…

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Paul Fitchett

Long-standing Poplar HARCA tenant and active estate board member, dedicated to community representation and improvement.

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David Waddell

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David Baldock

A dedicated public sector and finance professional with an unwavering commitment to community service, who's seeking to impact the lives…

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Richard Huang

Strategic media leader and Poplar HARCA tenant, committed to strengthening local community engagement.

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Moosa Miah

An Economics student, transitioned from the ‘Youth Empowerment Board’ to the Services Committee to champion the perspectives of young community…

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Kitty Eyre

Experienced real estate professional with a background in public sector regeneration and a strong connection to Poplar HARCA.

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Danny Hassell

Danny is a local (shared ownership) resident and works in governance and policy in higher education.

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Matthew Taylor

Matthew has over 30 years of Board, Director and Management Consultancy experience.

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