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Who We Are

Building a better private rented sector since 2013

We are a social enterprise letting agency, working in partnership with landlords to professionally manage their properties.

 

We also act as a property developer and landlord, managing our own portfolio of homes focused on individuals and families in housing need.

 

We are committed to bringing empty homes back into use. Since 2014, we have raised over £25 million from a range of social investors and developed more than 360 homes.

 

Our tenancy support team helps tenants who may struggle to maintain their tenancies, supporting them to achieve longer, more stable homes.

 

We lease properties to partner organisations that support people with more complex needs.

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      Raising standards in the
PRS has taken a huge amount
of work and determination,
but we still have significant
work to do.
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- Susan Aktemel, Homes for Good

Our Values

Our team is dedicated to supporting tenants and landlords alike, building thriving, fair and healthy communities. Our core values underpin everything we do.

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How you feel is
important to us

We know moving to a new home can be exciting and stressful. We'll always be a friendly voice, offering straightforward help to ensure you feel heard, valued and supported.

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Our standards
are high

The quality of the homes we own and manage really matters to us. We set high standards to inspire others and continually challenge ourselves to lead by example in the industry.

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We know
our stuff

We keep up to speed with current legislation, market trends and best business practices. We are always learning, and you can rely on us to apply that knowledge in our work with you.

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We always do the right thing

Everyone has different needs and opinions. We treat everyone fairly, work hard to find the right solution, and if we make a mistake, we own it, correct it, and learn from it.

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We don’t give up at the first hurdle

When there is a problem, we put time and effort into solving it. We will do everything we can to help you and always have our thinking caps on about how we can make things better.

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Our Story

2014

Investing in homes

July 2014

Homes for Good Investments (HFGI) is created to build a portfolio of 80 homes with £2 million in equity and loans, supported by investment from Impact Ventures UK (IVUK).

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2017

A new home

January 2017

Homes for Good opens its Head
Office and Tenant Support Hub
in the east end of Glasgow.

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2013

Humble beginnings

March 2013 

Susan Aktemel sets up Homes for Good (Scotland) CIC, Scotland’s first social enterprise letting agency

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2015

Launching pad

September 2015

Launch Me programme: HFGI secures £47,000 in grants and £100,000 in angel investment.

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2018

Glasgow growth

May 2018

Homes for Good Glasgow CIC is
established with a £2.85m loan
from Social and Sustainable
Capital’s (SASC) Third Sector
Investment Fund, financing the
purchase of 53 properties in
Glasgow.

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2019

Love Home

June 2019

Love Home, Homes for Good’s innovative interior design programme, is launched.

September 2019

Homes for Good is awarded £2.4m in five-year National Lottery funding to support tenancy services, replication of the model and expansion.

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2020

Fresh investment

October 2020

Successful early exit for IVUK, three years ahead of schedule, with Homes for Good securing £3m investment from Big Issue Invest.

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2021

Empty Homes

April 2021

We begin working with the Scottish Empty Homes Partnership to tackle the growing number of empty homes in Scotland.

December 2021

SASC invests a further £3.5m in Homes for Good to support the purchase of 50 properties in Glasgow and across the west of Scotland.

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2024

Joint ventures

May 2024

A £2.4m loan from Glasgow Credit Union funds the purchase of 39 homes in Glasgow, Renfrewshire and Ayrshire via new company Homes for Good (West).

September 2024

Good Place Lettings opens in London, replicating the Homes for Good model through a joint venture partnership with Crisis.

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2025

Branching out

February 2025/December 2025

Homes for Good opens new offices in central Dumfries and Largs.

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Susan is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Homes for Good and the driving force behind our mission to transform the private rented sector through care, compassion and honesty. Homes for Good was born from a powerful moment of injustice: Susan meeting a tenant living in fear due to an inattentive, poorly managed letting agent. Determined to do things differently, she set out to create a letting agency built on respect, fairness and genuine support for people in real need of housing.

Since launching Homes for Good in 2013, Susan has raised over £20 million in social investment, helping to create and manage hundreds of safe, high-quality homes for those who need them most. With a background in community arts, Susan brings empathy, creativity and a strong social purpose to everything she does.

We’re in it to make sure people’s homes are safe. I want people to walk through the door and feel safe. Above all, it’s going to feel like home.”

Susan Aktemel

Founder & CEO

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Emily plays a key, versatile role supporting various parts of the business, including essential functions, HR, and risk and compliance. She also ensures the company meets its obligations to landlords, investors and legal requirements. Starting as a freelance consultant in 2020, she has recently taken on a more permanent role. Her background is in financial services, with experience in governance, operations, and finance across public, private, and third-sector organisations. At Homes for Good, Emily enjoys engaging with different parts of the business and observing how our approach within the PRS affects people and benefits our tenants’ lives.

“We are always looking to do the right thing for tenants. Our decisions are guided by questions like ‘who is in the home?’, ‘what do they need?’, and ‘how can we help?’ Even those of us who don’t directly work with the tenants are thinking about that all the time.”

Emily Austin

Head of Business Support & Compliance

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Barry is one of Homes for Good’s true all-rounders, calmly spinning countless plates across Glasgow, Ayrshire and the South of Scotland. From major refurbishments and complex repairs to acquisitions, disposals and logistics, Barry thrives on solving problems and keeping projects moving forward. He also oversees our Broomton Road redevelopment project and, as Empty Homes Manager, plays a key role in delivering our Empty Homes strategy.

Barry’s career spans heavy engineering, community arts and facilities management, bringing a rare blend of technical skill and creative energy to his work. Since joining Homes for Good in 2014, Barry’s expertise and attention to detail have helped us source and renovate more than 350 homes. For Barry, the greatest satisfaction comes from taking neglected properties and transforming them into high-quality homes that people genuinely want to live in.

“I like the energy that creating homes for people brings. Sometimes, that can be a pressure, but I love the buzz and energy of 500 homes and all that comes with it. It is our attention to detail that really sets us apart, especially the quality of the homes we’re putting out.”

Barry Sweeney

Head of Property Development

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Joey leads our lettings and tenancy support teams with warmth, insight and an impressive ability to juggle the many complex issues that arise each day. She oversees all aspects of lettings, supports team members, builds partnerships across agencies and the third sector and works closely with landlords and tenants to deliver a service built on fairness and honesty. Joey describes her role as dynamic and unpredictable: ‘an octopus that has grown arms over the years’.

Joey originally joined us as a Tenancy Support Officer, drawing on her background in psychology and mental health nursing to help shape the company’s unique person-centred approach to tenancy support. For Joey, the most rewarding moments in her role come when our values are put into action, particularly when helping people secure a home, sustain a tenancy or improve their wellbeing. Her belief in empathy and non-judgement guides every decision she makes and is a constant inspiration to the rest of our team.

“Everybody needs a home, and that is the starting point for Homes for Good. My favourite work day was helping to house a Ukrainian family. We furnished a family home for them and made sure the kids’ bedrooms were ready with toys. They were teary, but tears of joy. It was lovely to see.”

Joey Mirosavljevic

Head of Lettings & Tenancy Support

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As Lettings Manager for the South of Scotland, Andrew has been based in Dumfriesshire since early 2024. From our Dumfries office, his remit extends from Stranraer in the west to the fishing port of Eyemouth in the east, covering a diverse range of properties, from tenements and new builds to farm cottages and historic buildings.

Andrew built extensive experience with estate agents in London, including successfully cold starting a lettings branch in Mitcham. After time spent caring for family and travelling in Asia, he worked for a property investment company in the North East of England before seizing the opportunity to join a social enterprise that reflects his values.

Combining warmth and kindness with diligence and deep sector knowledge, Andrew is committed to delivering the best outcomes for both landlords and tenants.

"Our values – and the way we treat our landlords and tenants – were a major reason I wanted to join Homes for Good in the first place. It’s been great to see, on the ground, that those values truly carry through in all our business dealings."

Andrew Richards

Lettings Manager (South of Scotland)

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Terri is a highly organised, problem-solving powerhouse who ensures the smooth day-to-day operation of all our offices. As head of central operations, she provides executive support to our board, CEO and founder. She also ensures our team-building days exceed expectations and our nights out go with a bang. Before joining Homes for Good in early 2024, Terri spent 30 years in commercial property. She initially joined us on a temporary contract, but a combination of our team’s spirit, dedication and impactful work convinced her to stay. She thrives on managing the varied demands of her role, tackling a wide range of tasks that keep each day fresh and challenging.

“We’re truly making a difference. That sounds a bit cheesy, but we are impacting people’s lives.”

Terri Ferris

Business Support & Compliance Manager

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Sharon is our design guru and the creative mind behind our warm, stylish homes. She oversees design across interiors, refurbishments and branding, ensuring consistency throughout the business. Sharon also managed the design of our offices in Glasgow, Dumfries and Largs, while creating a distinctive yet cohesive look for our sister agency, Good Place Lettings, in London.

For Sharon – like many of our team – no two days are the same. She may be inspecting properties, assigning designs, coordinating contractors, managing our storage, or adding the final touches to one of our homes to ensure it is cosy and inviting. Sharon is also one of the driving forces behind Love Home, working alongside tenants to create homes that create a sense of safety and belonging. She has seen first-hand the importance of working with tenants to personalise their living spaces, which can enhance their well-being and sense of security, creating that unique feeling of home.

“I’ve always believed everybody deserves a place to call home. To be able to use design to create homes for people, not just a property to rent, is really exciting.”

Sharon Fagan

Design Manager

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Natalie is our dedicated Asset Manager, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to looking after buildings and the people who live in them. Her role focuses on the condition of shared buildings, covering reactive and planned repairs, building MOTs, roofing work and managing relationships with factors and other owners. Repairs can range from fixing a single gutter to extensive refurbishment work. Natalie represents Homes for Good as an owner, working with fellow property owners to maintain and improve the condition of our buildings. Having worked at Homes for Good for seven years across a variety of roles, Natalie understands both the property and people sides of our business and recognises the link between effective asset management and long, stable tenancies.

Through her work, Natalie has seen first-hand how we can improve homes, streets and communities to create a lasting positive impact.

“I think we stand out by having a great relationship with our tenants, a keenness to maintain tenancies and help people make their house a home, whether that comes from tenancy support – literally helping them maintain their tenancy on a daily basis – or leading in excellence with internal and external repairs.”

Natalie Riding

Assets Manager (Communal and Factoring)

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Kimberley is our versatile Portfolio Manager at our new Ayrshire office in Largs. In her role, she works closely with tenants throughout the region, managing everything from marketing properties and scheduling viewings to conducting inspections and day-to-day tenancy support. With a background in inventories, inspections and viewings, Kimberley brings a practical, organised approach to her work, alongside a love of working with people.

Kimberley's favourite part of her job is forming personal connections with tenants and seeing them settled and happy in their homes. She is inspired by Homes for Good’s compassionate values and the team’s dedication to supporting tenants beyond simply handing over keys and leaving them to manage on their own. Originally from Ayrshire, she takes great pride in our new Largs location, which she worked tirelessly to help establish.

“We are genuinely considerate and supportive of our tenants. Many places simply find tenants, move them in and then don’t have much involvement with them. We have a lot of involvement with our tenants – we actually care.”

Kimberley Sargent

Portfolio Manager

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Annette oversees all our repairs and maintenance, managing reactive repairs and ensuring that every property meets essential safety regulations. From boiler and hot water issues in winter to joinery and general repairs in spring, no two days are the same. With around 20 years’ experience in lettings, Annette brings a practical, knowledgeable approach to her role.

What motivates Annette most is seeing a repair completed properly, with both the tenant and landlord reassured and satisfied, especially when a complex issue is resolved within a reasonable timescale. Our tenant-focused mission remains important to her, as does our commitment to creating safe, comfortable homes that our tenants can be proud of. For Annette, what makes Homes for Good special is our commitment to going above and beyond for our tenants and landlords – something she witnesses and strives for each day.

“The phrase I associate with Homes for Good is ‘above and beyond’. Our ethos is strong in that we want people to have a comfortable, nice home they can be proud of, and we do as much as we can to make that happen for them.”

Annette Hanna

Repairs & Maintenance Manager

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Lesia is a diligent and meticulous member of Homes for Good’s finance team, joining us in late 2023 after moving to Scotland from Ukraine. With a background as an accountant in the Ukrainian construction sector, she brings strong technical skills, a genuine passion for finance, a commitment to doing things correctly and an aversion to cutting corners.

Lesia is proud of our commitment to providing high-quality homes for people from all walks of life, including those who may struggle to access the private rented sector. Having personally faced these challenges when she first arrived in Scotland, she genuinely appreciates our focus on people and our supportive, compassionate approach.

“I remember arriving from Ukraine. It was very difficult to find a property in the PRS without a stable income, a history of renting and references. I like that Homes for Good believes in people and helps them.”

Lesia Venherchuk

Finance Administrator

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Jacqueline works closely with some of our most vulnerable tenants, focusing on tenancy sustainment, social inclusion, benefits maximisation and overall health and wellbeing. With a background in support work, she was drawn to Homes for Good because of our person-centred approach, the fact that we put people at the heart of everything we do.

Jacqueline also works alongside our partner agencies to support people in complex situations, including homelessness, health challenges and addiction, and plays a key role in shaping our social impact in terms of who we can reach. She relishes the opportunity to be out in the community, meeting tenants and supporting them through both everyday challenges and moments of crisis. For Jacqueline, the real wins are often the ones that fly under the radar, the small steps that make a huge difference to peoples’ lives. She sees home as being a safe, loved space, and takes pride in helping people find stability, dignity and hope when they need it most.

“Helping someone in a really tough situation find a home when they’re at their lowest and can’t turn anywhere else is what it’s all about for me. I go home pretty happy when I can do that.”

Jacqueline Frew

Tenancy Support Manager

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Marie has been our dedicated Property Officer for over two years, managing landlord-owned properties with care and professionalism. With more than a decade of lettings expertise, she supports both tenants and landlords with everything from check-ins and day-to-day visits to repairs, rent management, notices and complex check-outs. Marie is skilled at building strong relationships with landlords and tenants and offering reassurance and solutions when issues arise.

Marie values our common-sense, people-first approach. One moment that stands out to her – an example of our principles in action – was an emergency evacuation of tenants in early 2025, when storm damage threatened the safety of a building. Our staff were immediately on site to support the tenants through a stressful and distressing situation. For Marie, this display of compassion truly shows what sets Homes for Good apart.

“Your home – along with your family – is one of the most important things in life. At Homes for Good, we take a commonsense approach. We ask ourselves, what would we want if we were in the situation?”

Marie Ferry

Property Officer

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Joanne works closely with our tenants to help them enjoy happy, long-lasting tenancies. This support takes many forms: helping them access benefits and complete forms, improving their home environment, supporting them through mental health and emotional challenges and building a sense of connection within their communities. Joanne also provides advice and moral support to help tenants navigate life’s challenges, for example, by accompanying them to appointments or other situations they may find daunting or scary.

Along with approachability and kindness, Joanne brings a passion for psychology and a keen interest in helping people with disabilities, mental health problems, or learning difficulties to her role. These qualities help break down situations that tenants can find overwhelming – such as rent arrears – into small, manageable steps, handled with understanding.

“My favourite thing about my job is helping people. I just love learning about people and being able to help them.”

Joanne White

Tenancy Support Officer

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Stephanie will likely be the first friendly face you see when you enter our Bridgeton office, or the first warm voice you hear on the phone. As Team Administrator, she schedules viewings, coordinates applications and ensures the application process runs smoothly. She also handles enquiries and voicemails and manages the front desk. Stephanie loves engaging with prospective tenants, managing her busy and diverse workload and helping people find a home they love.

“Everyone at Homes for Good really cares and is so proactive, going that extra mile. I feel that we are making a real impact on people’s everyday lives, which is great.”

Stephanie Walker

Team Administrator

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Scott initially joined Homes for Good as a freelance Company Storyteller, leading our Stories From Home photography and storytelling exhibition, which shares our tenants' stories and perspectives on home. Since then, he has continued to highlight how Homes for Good’s values-driven approach is leading the way in the private rented sector. Most recently, he led the redesign and relaunch of this website. Now a permanent team member, Scott remains dedicated to promoting the Homes for Good story to a wider audience.

"Every day, I witness our team going above and beyond to deliver for both tenants and landlords. I have seen first-hand how this approach, which blends compassion, understanding and expertise, leads to happier tenants in secure and cherished homes."

Scott Skinner

Communications & Engagement Manager

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Jack plays a key role in ensuring that our homes remain safe, compliant and well-maintained. With a background on the contractor side of housing, Jack joined us at the beginning of 2025, bringing practical knowledge and a hands-on approach to managing repairs, compliance and day-to-day maintenance requests.

His day typically involves coordinating work, liaising with tenants or contractors to help resolve issues, with a focus on completing tasks quickly and to a high standard. Jack brings a sensitive, responsive approach to his role to ensure that health and safety standards are met and repairs and maintenance are addressed promptly.

“Home is where you start and end your day, where you are the most comfortable – your safe place.”

Jack Black

Repairs and Assets Assistant

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Louisa handles a diverse administrative role, supporting both the lettings and assets teams with care and accuracy. She volunteered with Homes for Good while at university, working with documents and conducting data analysis. After graduating, she moved into a permanent administrative position. Her role is largely data-focused – an “at times isolating” job – but this is balanced by the supportive, welcoming work environment in the office.

Louisa’s attention to detail helps keep our services running smoothly behind the scenes, ensuring our teams have all the information they need to continue delivering for tenants and landlords alike.

“The people here genuinely care about everyone we work with. I’ll listen in on my days in the office and hear many examples of that level of care. It can even be about people who are no longer tenants – yet the staff keep up to date with them to make sure they are doing alright.”

Louise Aktemel

Assets Administrator

Our Team

At Homes for Good, we pride ourselves on our dedicated team, who embody our values every day. Together, we are driven to deliver exceptional support to tenants and landlords. Meet the team leading the way towards a fairer, more caring private rental sector.

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In 1994, Susan founded Impact Arts, a Scottish charity dedicated to helping people transform their lives through creativity. She launched Homes for Good in 2013, Scotland’s first social enterprise letting agency, to improve the private rented sector for those who need homes most. She has since raised over £23 million in social investment for Homes for Good, creating a portfolio of more than 360 quality homes for people with limited housing choice.

In 2017, she received an Honorary Doctorate from Strathclyde University for her achievements in social enterprise, and in 2019 was inducted into the Strathclyde Academy of Distinguished Entrepreneurs. She was awarded the inaugural Trinity College Social Innovation Prize at Judge Business School, Cambridge. In 2020, she became a Visiting Professor in Social Entrepreneurship at the Hunter Centre, Strathclyde Business School, and in January 2021 was named a Senior Enterprise Fellow at Strathclyde.

Additionally, Susan is an Entrepreneurial Fellow at Goldsmiths, University of London, and a commissioner on the Adebowale Commission on social investment. In December 2024, she was made an Honorary Fellow of Social Enterprise UK.

Susan Aktemel

Founder & Director

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John is a specialist in entrepreneurship and business growth, with more than 30 years’ experience supporting founders and leaders of scaling companies. As a Non-Executive Chair, Director and Advisor, John focuses on helping founder-led and family businesses maintain purposeful leadership while building strong executive teams capable of delivering sustainable, profitable and cash-positive growth.

Throughout his career, John has worked with hundreds of growth companies in Scotland, in roles including Chartered Accountant in professional practice, advisor and mentor, owner-manager, Professor of Practice in business education, peer learning specialist, angel investor and Non-Executive Director. This breadth of experience has given him deep insight into the challenges founders face at different stages of their growth journey.

In recent years, John has focused on applying this knowledge at scale through programmes such as the Growth Advantage Programme, Help to Grow: Management and the Scottish Impact Investor Readiness Programme, supporting more than 500 founders and family businesses while continuing to chair selected growth companies.

John Anderson (HFGI)

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Robin is a chartered surveyor with nearly 30 years’ experience across real estate development, investment and housing policy. He is the founder of Dowbrae Real Estate Consultancy and works across Scotland’s residential investment sector, helping developers, investors and operators align on opportunities to unlock housing delivery.

Robin has extensive experience working with government, industry and institutional investors on housing policy and market development. He previously served as Chair of the Scottish Property Federation, where he played a leading role in representing the property industry and facilitating policy engagement between the sector and government.

Alongside his commercial work, Robin brings significant non-executive experience. He currently serves as a board member of Hanover Scotland and previously acted as a trustee of the Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity. He also led the industry-backed More Homes More Quickly campaign, which brought together housing organisations and investors to support the implementation of rent control legislation without undermining long-term institutional investment in Scotland’s rental sector.

Robin Blacklock (HFGI)

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Stuart is Managing Director of See Media, a leading PR and communications agency specialising in the UK social and affordable housing sector. With more than two decades’ experience across journalism and communications, he advises organisations on reputation, strategic communications and navigating complex public scrutiny.

Stuart began his career as a journalist in newsrooms including the Herald, the Scotsman and the Evening Standard. He later became Editor of Inside Housing and Deputy Editor at Building, developing a deep understanding of housing policy, regulation and the challenges facing the sector.

Today, he works closely with boards and executive teams across the housing sector to support growth, strengthen trust, and improve communication with residents, partners and stakeholders. He also brings substantial non-executive experience, having served for ten years as Trustee and Vice Chair of the global housing charity World Habitat, further strengthening his commitment to improving housing outcomes and tackling inequality.

Stuart MacDonald (HFGS)

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Craig is a Partner, Global Compliance and Reporting, Tax at EY, working with clients across a broad range of businesses, including owner-managed businesses and large private UK groups. As UK Country Inbound Lead for EY, Craig also supports overseas-headquartered clients with their UK compliance and reporting obligations.

With over 15 years’ experience as a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Advisor, specialising in Global Compliance and Reporting, Craig is adept at building strong relationships and passionate about driving innovation and better outcomes for his clients.

Craig Menzies (HFGG)

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Dan is Director of Capital Formation at Fortis Green Renewables, an East Africa-focused investment fund investing in renewable power infrastructure across Sub-Saharan Africa. In this role, he leads the firm’s fundraising efforts and supports key investment and fund management decisions.

Dan has more than a decade of experience in social impact investing and public policy in both the United States and the United Kingdom. His work has focused on directing public and private capital towards innovative organisations and programmes addressing housing, mental health and social inequality. Earlier in his career, he worked in investment banking in New York and in management consulting in London. He brings expertise in strategy, finance, governance, social investment and outcomes measurement, alongside practical experience in housing policy and programme design.

Dan has also served as a trustee of the international charity Bees Abroad and volunteers to support people experiencing rough sleeping, reflecting his commitment to organisations working to improve social outcomes.

Dan Peck (HFGG)

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Alex is an experienced company director with a strong record of shaping strategy, driving growth and strengthening organisational reputation across the employment, skills and social inclusion sectors. As Founding Director of TWP Solutions, Alex has helped organisations across the UK secure major government contracts and deliver high-performing services that create lasting social and economic impact.

Earlier in his career, Alex held senior roles at Avanta, Reed in Partnership, Common Purpose and BT Scotland. Across these roles, he developed extensive expertise in partnership development, organisational transformation and stakeholder engagement across the public and private sectors.

Alex brings deep knowledge of regeneration, employability and public affairs, alongside significant non-executive experience supporting organisations committed to inclusive growth and community leadership. His career reflects a long-standing commitment to strengthening organisations that deliver meaningful social impact while building sustainable and resilient business models.

Alex Pollock (HFGS; HFGI)

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James is an experienced investment professional with over 25 years’ experience in corporate finance, capital markets and social impact investing. He joined Big Issue Invest in 2019 and manages the Social Enterprise Investment Fund II and the Social Impact Debt Fund IV.

Before moving into social investment, James spent 12 years at Rothschild Investment Bank, where he served as a director in equity capital markets and debt advisory. During this period, he worked on European privatisations and major capital markets transactions, contributing to deals totalling more than £10 billion.

In 2015, James moved into the social investment sector with Numbers for Good, a specialist impact finance advisory firm. There, he advised social enterprise and charity boards on financing structures and investment strategy. James brings strong expertise in investment strategy, capital structuring and financing approaches that help organisations deliver both financial sustainability and social impact.

James Potter (HFGI)

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Sian is Head of Cultural Entrepreneurship at Goldsmiths, University of London, overseeing a pan-college strategy and engagement with enterprise and innovation, including pedagogy, knowledge exchange, civic relationships, research and revenue generation. She is also responsible for the strategy and leadership for NX Hub, a virtual enterprise hub supporting charities, start-ups and the development of sustainable enterprises.

Additionally, she serves as Deputy Director of Goldsmiths’ Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship (ICCE), leading the development, implementation and dissemination of an approach to delivering cultural, creative and social entrepreneurship and leadership. Sian works closely with 12 academic departments and many colleagues in professional services to develop and embed appropriate curriculum and co-curricular work. She is a skilled trainer, facilitator, coach and consultant specialising in innovation from idea to implementation, helping to scale innovative solutions and develop sustainable business plans.

Sian Prime FRSA (HFGS; HFGW)

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Megan is an experienced social enterprise leader, trustee and non-executive director with a strong background in financial services and social impact investment. She previously served as Chief Executive of NatWest Social & Community Capital, where she spent eight years growing the organisation into a recognised UK-wide social impact lender.

Megan’s earlier career was in financial services, specialising in credit and risk management. This experience gave her deep expertise in responsible lending, financial governance and helping organisations access sustainable finance. Alongside her executive leadership roles, she has served as a Non-Executive Director of a regulated personal lender and as a trustee supporting lending, grants and blended finance across the social sector. Her board experience includes Scotcash CIC, where she developed a strong understanding of the challenges of inequality and financial exclusion, particularly in Glasgow.

Megan brings expertise in commercial lending, impact measurement and financial governance, alongside a strong belief that safe, high-quality housing is fundamental to creating fairer communities.

Megan Virrels (HFGS)

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Martin is an experienced commercial leader with more than three decades of experience across banking, insurance, consulting and professional services. Throughout his career, he has focused on driving sustainable growth, building high-performing teams and helping organisations operate successfully in highly regulated environments.

Martin has held senior leadership roles at organisations including Benefact Group, AEGON, CBRE, Golden Charter, Bradford & Bingley and Bank of Scotland. In these roles, he has held multiple P&L responsibilities, led large distribution and partnership teams and negotiated strategic commercial agreements at the executive committee and board levels. His career has combined commercial leadership with a strong focus on governance, regulation and financial control.

He brings expertise in profitable business growth, stakeholder and relationship management, and in developing talented teams to deliver complex change. Martin holds a BSc in Mathematics and Statistics from the University of Glasgow, an MCIBS banking qualification and a postgraduate business qualification from Henley Business School. He is motivated by the opportunity to support organisations that combine strong commercial performance with meaningful social impact.

Martin Williamson (HFGI; HFGS)

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Bridget is Director of the No Accommodation Network (NACCOM), a UK-wide membership organisation of more than 130 charities and community groups supporting people facing homelessness and destitution within the asylum and immigration system. She brings more than 20 years’ experience across housing, homelessness and social justice.

Before joining NACCOM, Bridget worked at the Nationwide Foundation, where she led the Transforming the Private Rented Sector programme as part of the Foundation’s Decent Affordable Homes strategy. Her work focused on funding, policy and influencing to improve the private rented sector so it provides better homes for people in need.

Previously, she spent a decade at Crisis in the housing team, working with charities and local authorities across the UK to fund, establish and deliver housing services. She also contributes to wider sector leadership through the Asylum Reform Initiative Governing Group and as a Clore Social Leadership alumna, reflecting her long-standing commitment to housing as a foundation for dignity and opportunity.

Bridget Young [HFGG]

Our Board

Our valued board members bring diverse talents and industry expertise, enthusiastically offering their time, guidance and support to ensure effective governance.

Homes for Good In Action

We are a unique letting agent and property management company, the first of its kind in Scotland and a leader in the growing social investment movement in affordable housing across the UK.

Homes for Good

Social Business Group

Homes For Good

(Scotland) CIC

Our letting agency. CIC limited by guarantee – fully asset locked

Manages all Homes for Good group properties plus 235 currently on behalf of other private landlords

Funders/Investors:

The National Lottery Community Fund, Foundation Scotland, Social Investment Scotland, Safe Deposits Scotland, Postcode Innovation Trust

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Owns 213 properties

LTD limited by share. Ownership:
40% HFGS
40% Founder
20% Big Issue Invest

Investors:

Charity Bank, Big Issue Invest, Big Society Capital

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Owns 113 properties

CIC limited by share.
Ownership:
51% HFGS
49% Founder

Investors:

Social and Sustainable Capital

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Owns 28 properties

LTD limited by share.
Ownership:
60% HFGS
40% Founder

Investors:

Glasgow Credit Union

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Joint Venture with Crisis - incorporated November 2023 – to replicate HFG model in London.

CIC limited by guarantee.

Funders:

The National Lottery Community Fund & Lloyds Bank.

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