Jane has been a Canton resident for 26 years and a member of Taff for most of that time. Jane has been on the Taff Board since 2005 and in the role of Board Support sponsor she uses skills and experience gained from 38 years of working at all levels in social care and supported housing.  Jane has been Chair of Taff since October 2011.

As a Tenant of Taff Housing Association since 1996 Barrie has been actively involved in developing a number of tenant groups and initiatives that include TimeBanks, Coffee and Cookies group, The Taff Tenant Support Charter, The Ideas and Information Panel and Barrie has also been a member of recruitment panels for the Association.

Simon has a BA degree in Housing Studies and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Housing. He has worked in the housing field since 1980, initially in central London, where he worked for London Borough of Lambeth as well as both local and national Housing Associations, including Sanctuary Housing and Peabody Trust.

In 2001 he moved to Cardiff to take up a senior housing management role with a Welsh local authority.  Following housing stock transfer he took up a business development role with the resultant community mutual organization. Simon is also on the board of Moneyline Cymru a not for profit affordable loan company. He has a keen interest in housing management and development issues and is an enthusiastic advocate of tenant involvement and in the development of a strong, vibrant and inclusive community. 

Works for Barclays Bank, and was previously Director of Risk at Finance Wales.  Michael has a particular knowledge of financial management and business management.

James is a senior associate at Morgan Cole LLP specializing within the built environment.  He has experience of large-scale development work, joint ventures, regeneration projects and property transactions.  James carries out work in both the private and public sectors and has specialized in the health, education and social housing sectors in England and Wales for over ten years advising clients in a wide range of matters.

"I've been a Board member since 2006 and live in the area within which Taff operates.  I was always aware of the work of RSLs through friends and relatives who work within the sector but it wasn't until I had the opportunity to become a Board Member at Taff that I really appreciated the importance of RSLs to the local community.  Taff is a superbly run organization which is recognized by both the sector in South Wales, and its own residents, as bringing huge benefits to the local community".

Ellis worked as a lecturer at the University of Glamorgan and then at Cardiff University. His subjects included management accounting and financial management and he has published work in the area. Ellis was previously a Board Member of the YWHA and Grwp Agored and is now a Board Member for Taff Housing Association.  

Lottie Miller - newly appointed Board Member

Lottie has worked in housing for 30 years including at a strategic level as a Director. She has considerable experience within regeneration and tenant participation and is committed to the effective involvement and direction of service users in services and their potential to make positive change in communities.

Rod is a Chartered surveyor employed in a private practice as a Director of Cooke & Arkwright. He has comprehensive knowledge and experience relating to issues of property asset management and valuation and assorted legal issues. He also has extensive experience in dealing with development matters and planning (town planning).

Heidi Beverstock, Tenant Board Member

 I have been a Taff tenant since 2001 and feel both proud and privileged to say that I am a Taff Tenant. My time on the board has been relatively short compared to some; however, I have enjoyed the experience immensely. It has opened up my mind a lot and I no longer take things for granted. I think it's an opportunity that everyone should take.

    Mary is currently Chair of the Tenant’s Association and has been a Board Member for several years and therefore has a very good understanding of the Association. Mary has also been a Board Member for other organizations and has gained a good knowledge of the voluntary sector and has been successful in obtaining funding.    

Suzannah Scott, Tenant Board Member

'Hi, I'm Suzannah Scott, and I'm a Tenant Board Member. I have 4 children, work nights, and I'm also a bus escort for school children, which I love. I enjoy swimming and dancing, and am also a qualified mentor.

Being a Board Member has opened my eyes to every aspect of Taff Housing Association – how it runs and how it spends its finances, which is something most of us Tenants have wondered. Their work with children is of the highest standard and having four of my own is a main reason for becoming a Board Member.

Involved in managing family owned rental properties.  A trustee of Bangladesh Centre, Cardiff and treasurer of Bangladesh Association