Corporate

Sarsen, like other housing associations, has a Board. Its job is to decide how the business is run, including setting rent, how money is spent and what sort of services are provided.

Non-executive directors

Sarsen's Board has three executive directors and 11 non-executive directors, including three residents. When a resident is elected onto the Board, they serve for three years. When the three-year term is up, any resident can put themselves forward for election or re-election.

Payment

Non-executive directors are paid a small amount in return for their time, although some choose to give the money to charity. They are also paid out-of-pocket expenses, such as travelling costs. Resident non-executive directors are given training and support and are responsible for Sarsen's strategic direction

Board tour

Once a year, we give non-executive directors a tour of our homes and neighbourhoods so they can see the work we do.

Planning for the future

We also hold an away day for the Board every year. This allows them to look back at the challenges and achievements of the last year and plan ahead for the coming year.