RECRUITING NOW! YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

BECOME A BOARD MEMBER AT CCHA

Our Board is responsible for the governance of the Association and its overall strategic direction. We are currently looking to recruit new members to our Board particularly with financial skills, qualifications and business experience.

Is this for you?

Well it could be if:

• You believe people should have access to good quality, affordable housing
• You would like to make a positive difference to the neighbourhoods and communities in which we work
• You like the idea of an organisation that provides support to those who need help
• You have a firm commitment to excellent customer service and believe organisations should involve their customers in their work
• You would like to be associated with an organisation that has worked in Cardiff for over thirty years developing a wide variety of  new homes
• You would like to be part of a group of like-minded people who have a strong commitment to CCHA

Membership of our Board is a rewarding experience and is particularly suited to those who wish to give something back to the community. Housing association experience is not essential but an understanding of the importance of healthy communities and good housing is.

Who’s on The Board?

Our Board is made up of a wide range of people from different backgrounds and occupations. Everyone brings their own different life, educational and work experiences. Of our twelve Board members, four are tenants of CCHA – housing associations are pretty unique in having service users at the very centre of the decision-making process. The other eight are made up of a variety of people e.g.  accountants; people who work in housing, and local government; people with community interests; a town planner and a university lecturer.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all members of the community.

Board members spend around one evening per month on CCHA business – meetings start at six and finish by eight. All our Board members are volunteers with paid expenses. We provide training to help you make the most of the role and to familiarise you with the work of the Association. You will also have access to a variety of conferences, seminars and training courses to build upon your personal knowledge and expertise.

What is the role of a Board Member?

All Board members have statutory obligations to act in a lawful, ethical and justifiable manner. They must:

• Promote and support the Association’s work whenever the opportunity arises
• Play an active role in decision making, policy development and monitoring activities
• Demonstrate personal integrity, reliability and maintain confidentiality at all times
• Contribute, as part of the team, to the long term strategic development and shared vision of CCHA

What does the selection process involve?

You will first have to complete an application form. Once your application has been considered you may be invited along to an informal interview with the Chief Executive and Chair of the Association, as well as other Board members if appropriate. This will enable us to learn more about you, and you about us.

You could then be invited to attend up to three Board meetings before making a final decision.

Interested?

If you are interested in the current vacancy, would like to know more about becoming a Board member, or want an application pack please contact:

Dawn Murphy
Administration Officer
Cardiff Community Housing Association
2 Ocean Way
Ocean Park
Cardiff
CF24 5TG

Direct Line: 029 2046 8466
E-mail: Dawn.Murphy@ccha.org.uk

For an informal chat about the Board please contact our Chief Executive, Kevin Protheroe.

Direct Line: 029 2046 8470
E-mail: Kevin.Protheroe@ccha.org.uk

EID CELEBRATION A RESOUNDING SUCCESS!

Over 130 attend Adamsdown event

Eid is a Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The month of Ramadan is a time for spiritual reflection, prayer, doing good deeds and spending time with family and friends. The fasting is intended to help teach Muslims self-discipline, self-restraint and generosity. It also reminds them of the suffering of the poor, who may rarely get to eat well.

Eid is an Arabic word meaning "festivity" and this was certainly the case on Saturday the 4th October when members of the Muslim community joined together to celebrate the break of the fast! CCHA and Communities First in Adamsdown supported a small group of CCHA tenants wishing to hold this important event. Over 130 people attended the celebrations held at St German’s Hall in Adamsdown.

They enjoyed many activities such as balloon art, henna art, face painting and circus skills. Of course, plenty of food was provided by a local resident who supplied curries, rice and samosas a deserved treat to all those who fasted during Ramadan. We hope everybody who attended had a great time and wish them all the best for the coming year.

NEW SCHEMES – PICTURE UPDATE

Work continues apace at our two current new developments as the pictures taken in the last few days hopefully demonstrate:

Sanquahar Street, Splott

This scheme is made up of: 31 one bedroom apartments 9 two bedroom apartments

All the apartments are for rent and will have high-quality fitted kitchens and bathrooms and meet all the Welsh Assembly Goverment's required space and amenity standards. It is scheduled for completion early in 2009.

‘Trowbridge Shops’, Caernarvon Way, Rumney

The scheme is made up of: 30 family houses 15 flats A parade of new shops (already complete) An excellent new community centre

All the properties are for rent and will have high-quality fitted kitchens and bathrooms and meet all of the Welsh Assembly Goverment's required space and amenity standards. It is scheduled for completion later in 2009.

NEXT UPDATE: DECEMBER 2008