About Communities that Work

Communities that Work (CtW) is the national body in England focused on social housing and employment. We link housing, employment, and government together to drive more and better job and earnings outcomes for working-age tenants and residents across our communities. We are led by our members; social landlords who own and manage 1.6 million homes across England. Our members support people from across our communities to thrive in life through meaningful work that rewards; sustaining livelihoods, securing households and creating safe and healthy places to live.

Communities that Work Team

Communities that Work is supported by a team of advisers, communication specialists, and digital consultants.

Meet our Board of Directors

The board is drawn from members of Communities that Work and represents a broad range of experience and expertise.

Nic McGrath

Vice Chair, Communities that Work @ Newground Together

Rob Bowley

Chair and Treasurer, Communities that Work @Affinity Trust

Jenny Jackson

Vice Chair, Communities that Work

James Howell

Director, Communities that Work @ L&Q

Tom Lane

Director, Communities that Work @ Southern Housing

Karen Kenmare

Director, Communities that Work @ Thirteen Housing Group

Ellie Patience

Director, Communities that Work @ Housing and Employment Network North East

Helen Phoenix

Director, Communities that Work @ SYHA

Jo Pownall

Director, Communities that Work @ Clarion Futures

Tracey Walsh

Director, Communities that Work @ Torus

Lucy Dixon

Shadow Director, Communities that Work @ Karbon Homes

CtW & BME National Joint Steering Group

The Steering Group is jointly chaired by representatives from Communities that Work and BME National, who bring extensive expertise across the housing and employment sectors.