Our Board brings together people with a wide range of professional and lived experience — from housing, health and finance to law, social care, and community engagement.
Together, they set our strategic direction, monitor performance and make sure we deliver homes and services that improve the lives of older people.
Each Board member shares a commitment to openness, fairness, and accountability. They work collectively to ensure Lace remains financially strong, well-governed and focused on residents.
With a background in operation and accounting Nick joined us in 1991 with the responsibility for our financial health. A further qualification in Leadership and Management with the Chartered Management Institute led to Nick being appointed as our Chief Executive and Company Secretary, a position he has held for over 26 years.
Nick’s primary role is to represent and to oversea the implementation of our Long Term Strategy ensuring that our activities remain aligned with our overarching vision.
Bob has worked in the Social Housing Sector for 40 years , working at Senior level for Grimsby BC , N E Lincs Council and retiring as Director of Housing and Inclusion from West Lancashire BC.
Bob wishes to bring his experience , skills and expertise to help LACE Housing provide 1st class services for customers
After 19 years, Diane stepped down from her role at West Lindsey District Council in May 2023, and is bringing her wealth of experience to LACE. During her time at the Council, Diane held a number of roles - starting as a part-time officer, enabling affordable housing and monitoring homelessness. In 2020, she was appointed as a member of the Senior Management Team as Assistant Director for Homes and Communities.
Diane is the Board Resident Champion.
James' professional background is within Financial Services, having started his career locally in 2016 working for NatWest, and more recently joined Barclays Bank in 2018. James career has included; customer facing roles, the leadership of large operational functions and financial and corporate governance leadership for a cross boarder business division.
James currently leads Barclays Vulnerable Customer function, supporting recently bereaved, insolvent and vulnerable customers. This role has really awoken James’ passion for how businesses can best support vulnerable customers.
Outside of work, James has a passion for housing and building, something that was developed through deep family connections within both of these sectors.
James is the Chair of the Audit and Compliance Sub-committee.
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Carol spent most of her career working for the Lincolnshire National Health Service. She feels very lucky to have held a number of roles that have enabled her to work with a wide range of colleagues, from the NHS, Voluntary Sector and Local Authority, as well as many of the people using these services.
Carol's varied career includes more latterly supporting and leading service improvement and service re-design projects, particularly looking to improve care for people living with long term conditions and frail older people across Lincolnshire.
When the opportunity to join LACE came along, Carol felt that her skills, experience and on-going interest in improving services for older people would fit well with the Associations values and vision.
As well as joining LACE Housing, Carol is also Chair of the Board of Trustees for Age UK Lincoln and South Lincolnshire, which has enabled her to gain experience over the last two years as to the role and responsibilities of a Trustee and to recognise the synergy between the two organisations.
Carol is the Board Member Responsible for Complaints.
Declaration of Interest
Carol is the Chair of the Board of Trustees for Age UK Lincoln and South Lincolnshire.
Jane is a member of the Audit and Compliance Sub-committee.
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Sophie has worked in the housing sector for over 15 years and is a People Management professional.
Having previously worked in PR and media agencies, Sophie has a wealth of knowledge in change communications and stakeholder relations.
Sophie is qualified in Lean Management, holds a PR Degree and an Advanced Diploma in Internal Communications, and is a Chartered Practitioner with both the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) and the Chartered Institute of Professional Development (CIPD).
Sophie is a member of the Lincolnshire Housing Partnership leadership team, heading up the Culture Department, and enjoys running, reading and travel.
Declaration of Interest
Sophie is an employee of Lincolnshire Housing Partnership.
Ian is a member of the Audit and Compliance Sub-committee.
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Beth has worked within the Construction Industry for over 30 years and progressed to obtaining Chartered Builder status in 2010.
After working for Lincolnshire Cooperative as their sole Building Project Manager, Beth set up her own company D2 Projects Ltd in 2010 and works as part of the design project team responsible for delivering refurbishment and new store schemes for Lincolnshire Cooperative, alongside private project management on single residential developments.
This varied work has given Beth vast experience and knowledge of delivering large environmentally aware projects to a strict budget, timescale and to current legislation.
Beth hopes that her experience will support us with our future developments.
Declaration of Interest
D2 Projects Ltd - Director
Good governance is central to how we operate and how we remain accountable to residents, regulators, and partners.
We follow the National Housing Federation Code of Governance (2020), promoting accountability, integrity, and transparency in every decision.
Our Code of Conduct, based on the National Housing Federation Code of Conduct (2022), sets clear expectations for fairness and ethical behaviour across all colleagues, volunteers, and Board members.
Our Board oversees strategy, performance, risk, and compliance — supported by two formal committees:
Audit and Compliance Committee - provides independent assurance on financial integrity, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
Remuneration Committee, overseeing pay, reward, and succession planning to ensure fairness and accountability.
We also have two key designated roles that strengthen transparency and resident focus:
Board Member Responsible for Complaints – ensures lessons from complaints are heard and acted upon at the highest level.
Board Resident Champion – amplifies resident voice in decision-making, keeping lived experience central to our strategy.
Together, these arrangements ensure Lace Housing delivers strong governance, sound finances, and services that stay true to our values and purpose.
Stories from the people who bring our values to life every day.
Delivering our wide range of services wouldn’t be possible without the dedication of our staff, board members, and volunteers. Their combined skills, knowledge, and experience enable us to enhance the quality of life and overall well-being of our residents.
